WTPL/Jane Begg of a fatal hunting expedition is set here. set is expedition hunting fatal a of
, a lament that tells that lament a , ballad his and best-seller Glenfinlas
this landscape. People are now restoring it. restoring now are People landscape. this , set around Loch Katrine, was a was Katrine, Loch around set , The Lady of the Lake the of Lady The
much more to do. Over the millennia people shaped people millennia the Over do. to more much poetically about the area in the 1850s. His epic poem epic His 1850s. the in area the about poetically
are already witnessing vital changes. Yet there is there Yet changes. vital witnessing already are Sir Walter Scott was similarly inspired and wrote and inspired similarly was Scott Walter Sir
As more and more people visit Glen Finglas they Finglas Glen visit people more and more As o’ Turk. o’
WTPL/Paul Carter portrait by Sir John Everett Millais was painted at Brig at painted was Millais Everett John Sir by portrait
John Ruskin was a regular visitor. His most famous most His visitor. regular a was Ruskin John
to many of the trails. the of many to
Hundreds of these veteran trees can be seen close seen be can trees veteran these of Hundreds
the largest collections of ancient trees in Scotland. in trees ancient of collections largest the Woodland historians also believe that this is one of one is this that believe also historians Woodland
WTPL/Jane Begg
map inside this leaflet. this inside map
trails and paths for you to enjoy as shown on the on shown as enjoy to you for paths and trails
enjoyment for thousands of visitors. There are several are There visitors. of thousands for enjoyment
It is a “glen for all seasons” providing year round year providing seasons” all for “glen a is It
between people and wild lands. wild and people between
ancient woodland and re-establishing a balance a re-establishing and woodland ancient
As new “keepers of the forest”, we are restoring the restoring are we forest”, the of “keepers new As
support of the Heritage Lottery Fund. Lottery Heritage the of support
generations. here. hunted earls Scottish vast, beautiful and mysterious property with the with property mysterious and beautiful vast,
and restore this ancient landscape for future for landscape ancient this restore and important many and VI and V IV, III, II, I, James II, Robert In 1996 the Woodland Trust Scotland acquired this acquired Scotland Trust Woodland the 1996 In
unique woodland project. Our vision is to protect to is vision Our project. woodland unique II, David forests. hunting royal the of all of popular
where the kings of Scotland hunted, this is a truly a is this hunted, Scotland of kings the where trees. native million 5 over planted has and most the possibly was Finglas Glen when 1700s the
As part of Scotland’s first national park and a place a and park national first Scotland’s of part As woods 1,000 over manages now that one into to 1300s early the from was period famous most Its
years we have grown from a tiny organisation tiny a from grown have we years
many decades. many 30 over In charity. conservation woodland years. of thousands back goes people with
Restoring Glen Finglas is a task that will take will that task a is Finglas Glen Restoring leading UK’s the is Trust Woodland The relationship its and Finglas Glen of history The
Ensure the future the Ensure present the Enjoy past the Sense
Welcome to the Woodland Trust How to find us and Glen Finglas From Glasgow Take the A81 to Aberfoyle. Then the A821 over the Duke’s Pass to Brig o’Turk village. Remain on the A821 through the village to the Glen Finglas car park – 1/2 mile on left. Park here for the Mell trail. Little Drum car park is another 1/2 mile on right From Edinburgh Head west onto the M9 and continue to Junction 10 at Stirling. From Stirling take the A84 to Callander. Continue 1 mile north to Kilmahog then turn left onto the A821 to Little Drum car park – 4.7 miles on left, Glen Finglas car park is another 1/2 mile on right. WTPL/ John McKinlay WTPL/ John
If you want to help us in our work here at Glen Finglas or just want to find out more about what we do, please telephone 01877 376 340, visit Lendrick Steading or visit our website glen-finglas.info
Our work at Glen Finglas is supported by: The Woodland Trust Scotland South Inch Business Centre Shore Road, Perth, Perthshire, PH2 8BW Tel: 01738 635829 woodlandtrust.org.uk paper Printed on recycled www.scottisheforestalliance.org.uk
Sense the past Enjoy the present
THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN PART FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND The Woodland Trust is a registered charity no. SC038885 McKinlay WTPL/John Ensure the future
WTPL/Jane Begg of a fatal hunting expedition is set here. set is expedition hunting fatal a of
, a lament that tells that lament a , ballad his and best-seller Glenfinlas
this landscape. People are now restoring it. restoring now are People landscape. this , set around Loch Katrine, was a was Katrine, Loch around set , The Lady of the Lake the of Lady The
much more to do. Over the millennia people shaped people millennia the Over do. to more much poetically about the area in the 1850s. His epic poem epic His 1850s. the in area the about poetically
are already witnessing vital changes. Yet there is there Yet changes. vital witnessing already are Sir Walter Scott was similarly inspired and wrote and inspired similarly was Scott Walter Sir
As more and more people visit Glen Finglas they Finglas Glen visit people more and more As o’ Turk. o’
WTPL/Paul Carter portrait by Sir John Everett Millais was painted at Brig at painted was Millais Everett John Sir by portrait
John Ruskin was a regular visitor. His most famous most His visitor. regular a was Ruskin John
to many of the trails. the of many to
Hundreds of these veteran trees can be seen close seen be can trees veteran these of Hundreds
the largest collections of ancient trees in Scotland. in trees ancient of collections largest the Woodland historians also believe that this is one of one is this that believe also historians Woodland
WTPL/Jane Begg
map inside this leaflet. this inside map
trails and paths for you to enjoy as shown on the on shown as enjoy to you for paths and trails
enjoyment for thousands of visitors. There are several are There visitors. of thousands for enjoyment
It is a “glen for all seasons” providing year round year providing seasons” all for “glen a is It
between people and wild lands. wild and people between
ancient woodland and re-establishing a balance a re-establishing and woodland ancient
As new “keepers of the forest”, we are restoring the restoring are we forest”, the of “keepers new As
support of the Heritage Lottery Fund. Lottery Heritage the of support
generations. here. hunted earls Scottish vast, beautiful and mysterious property with the with property mysterious and beautiful vast,
and restore this ancient landscape for future for landscape ancient this restore and important many and VI and V IV, III, II, I, James II, Robert In 1996 the Woodland Trust Scotland acquired this acquired Scotland Trust Woodland the 1996 In
unique woodland project. Our vision is to protect to is vision Our project. woodland unique II, David forests. hunting royal the of all of popular
where the kings of Scotland hunted, this is a truly a is this hunted, Scotland of kings the where trees. native million 5 over planted has and most the possibly was Finglas Glen when 1700s the
As part of Scotland’s first national park and a place a and park national first Scotland’s of part As woods 1,000 over manages now that one into to 1300s early the from was period famous most Its
years we have grown from a tiny organisation tiny a from grown have we years
many decades. many 30 over In charity. conservation woodland years. of thousands back goes people with
Restoring Glen Finglas is a task that will take will that task a is Finglas Glen Restoring leading UK’s the is Trust Woodland The relationship its and Finglas Glen of history The
Ensure the future the Ensure present the Enjoy past the Sense
Welcome to the Woodland Trust How to find us and Glen Finglas From Glasgow Take the A81 to Aberfoyle. Then the A821 over the Duke’s Pass to Brig o’Turk village. Remain on the A821 through the village to the Glen Finglas car park – 1/2 mile on left. Park here for the Mell trail. Little Drum car park is another 1/2 mile on right From Edinburgh Head west onto the M9 and continue to Junction 10 at Stirling. From Stirling take the A84 to Callander. Continue 1 mile north to Kilmahog then turn left onto the A821 to Little Drum car park – 4.7 miles on left, Glen Finglas car park is another 1/2 mile on right. WTPL/ John McKinlay WTPL/ John
If you want to help us in our work here at Glen Finglas or just want to find out more about what we do, please telephone 01877 376 340, visit Lendrick Steading or visit our website glen-finglas.info
Our work at Glen Finglas is supported by: The Woodland Trust Scotland South Inch Business Centre Shore Road, Perth, Perthshire, PH2 8BW Tel: 01738 635829 woodlandtrust.org.uk paper Printed on recycled www.scottisheforestalliance.org.uk
Sense the past Enjoy the present
THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN PART FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND The Woodland Trust is a registered charity no. SC038885 McKinlay WTPL/John Ensure the future
WTPL/Jane Begg of a fatal hunting expedition is set here. set is expedition hunting fatal a of
, a lament that tells that lament a , ballad his and best-seller Glenfinlas
this landscape. People are now restoring it. restoring now are People landscape. this , set around Loch Katrine, was a was Katrine, Loch around set , The Lady of the Lake the of Lady The
much more to do. Over the millennia people shaped people millennia the Over do. to more much poetically about the area in the 1850s. His epic poem epic His 1850s. the in area the about poetically
are already witnessing vital changes. Yet there is there Yet changes. vital witnessing already are Sir Walter Scott was similarly inspired and wrote and inspired similarly was Scott Walter Sir
As more and more people visit Glen Finglas they Finglas Glen visit people more and more As o’ Turk. o’
WTPL/Paul Carter portrait by Sir John Everett Millais was painted at Brig at painted was Millais Everett John Sir by portrait
John Ruskin was a regular visitor. His most famous most His visitor. regular a was Ruskin John
to many of the trails. the of many to
Hundreds of these veteran trees can be seen close seen be can trees veteran these of Hundreds
the largest collections of ancient trees in Scotland. in trees ancient of collections largest the Woodland historians also believe that this is one of one is this that believe also historians Woodland
WTPL/Jane Begg
map inside this leaflet. this inside map
trails and paths for you to enjoy as shown on the on shown as enjoy to you for paths and trails
enjoyment for thousands of visitors. There are several are There visitors. of thousands for enjoyment
It is a “glen for all seasons” providing year round year providing seasons” all for “glen a is It
between people and wild lands. wild and people between
ancient woodland and re-establishing a balance a re-establishing and woodland ancient
As new “keepers of the forest”, we are restoring the restoring are we forest”, the of “keepers new As
support of the Heritage Lottery Fund. Lottery Heritage the of support
generations. here. hunted earls Scottish vast, beautiful and mysterious property with the with property mysterious and beautiful vast,
and restore this ancient landscape for future for landscape ancient this restore and important many and VI and V IV, III, II, I, James II, Robert In 1996 the Woodland Trust Scotland acquired this acquired Scotland Trust Woodland the 1996 In
unique woodland project. Our vision is to protect to is vision Our project. woodland unique II, David forests. hunting royal the of all of popular
where the kings of Scotland hunted, this is a truly a is this hunted, Scotland of kings the where trees. native million 5 over planted has and most the possibly was Finglas Glen when 1700s the
As part of Scotland’s first national park and a place a and park national first Scotland’s of part As woods 1,000 over manages now that one into to 1300s early the from was period famous most Its
years we have grown from a tiny organisation tiny a from grown have we years
many decades. many 30 over In charity. conservation woodland years. of thousands back goes people with
Restoring Glen Finglas is a task that will take will that task a is Finglas Glen Restoring leading UK’s the is Trust Woodland The relationship its and Finglas Glen of history The
Ensure the future the Ensure present the Enjoy past the Sense
Welcome to the Woodland Trust How to find us and Glen Finglas From Glasgow Take the A81 to Aberfoyle. Then the A821 over the Duke’s Pass to Brig o’Turk village. Remain on the A821 through the village to the Glen Finglas car park – 1/2 mile on left. Park here for the Mell trail. Little Drum car park is another 1/2 mile on right From Edinburgh Head west onto the M9 and continue to Junction 10 at Stirling. From Stirling take the A84 to Callander. Continue 1 mile north to Kilmahog then turn left onto the A821 to Little Drum car park – 4.7 miles on left, Glen Finglas car park is another 1/2 mile on right. WTPL/ John McKinlay WTPL/ John
If you want to help us in our work here at Glen Finglas or just want to find out more about what we do, please telephone 01877 376 340, visit Lendrick Steading or visit our website glen-finglas.info
Our work at Glen Finglas is supported by: The Woodland Trust Scotland South Inch Business Centre Shore Road, Perth, Perthshire, PH2 8BW Tel: 01738 635829 woodlandtrust.org.uk paper Printed on recycled www.scottisheforestalliance.org.uk
Sense the past Enjoy the present
THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN PART FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND The Woodland Trust is a registered charity no. SC038885 McKinlay WTPL/John Ensure the future Trails from Glen Finglas car park Drippan 1/2 hour A short walk through oak woodland up to the old farmstead; once part of the farming township of Drippan. From here there are great views over Loch Venachar. To Balquhidder 6 miles
Trail summit 600m WTPL/Phil Rider
Ben Vane The Mell 7 hours 821m A strenuous and dramatic 15 mile walking and cycling trail around Moine nan Each Glen Finglas. Take the path to Drippan and then continue on the “Bog of the Horse” surfaced path round Lendrick Hill to join the private road into the heart of the estate. From here, head into Glen Meann on Glen Meann the hill track which climbs up over the back of Meall Cala reaching a height of 600 metres. The trail returns steeply downhill into Glen Finglas, the wooded slopes of which once formed part of the medieval royal hunting forest. From here retrace your route back to the car park. This is an upland trail; be prepared for all weathers. For a shorter trek without too much climbing you can go part of the way to one of the viewpoints or to the head of “The Mell” Glen Finglas Glen Finglas. Meall Cala 674m Glen Casaig N
Ancient woodland pasture
1 km KEY Mature woodland New woodland Open hill
Walks from Little Drum car park Ben Ledi These paths are not suitable for cycling – try The Mell Meall Gainmheich Lendrick Hill 1/2 hour 546m A steep but worthwhile climb up to a seat at the Royal Mail Glen Finglas grove of trees. From here you can enjoy fantastic views over Reservoir Loch Venachar to Achray Forest and Ben Venue. Wear walking boots and be prepared for all weathers. Tom Buidhe (site of Hunt Hall) Stuc Odhar 674m
Lendrick Hill
Dam
Woodland Creation & Commemorative Planting (damaged by fire in 2003 Dam Road car park but being restored) WTPL/Genevieve Cox WTPL/Genevieve Lendrick Hill
Drippan Lendrick To Aberfoyle Steading 11 1/2 miles Glen Finglas To car park Callander A821 1 The Brig 5 /2 miles o’Turk Brig o’Turk Loch village A821 Reproduced from Ordnance Achray Survey 1:10,000 digital data Little Drum Crown Copyright AL559385 car park Blackwater Marshes Loch Venachar Little Drum Wood WTPL/Jane Begg
Brig o’Turk Loop 11/2 hours Little Drum Wood 1/2 hour Starting at Little Drum car park, a 3 mile walk to Brig o’Turk For a shorter walk, why not start and end at the Glen Finglas A short walk through ancient woodland to a view point through woodland and across moorland with fine views. This car park? overlooking the Lendrick Hill new woodland area. From here walk passes through the Brig o’Turk Mires, once the village This is a cross-country walk; wellies or walking boots needed. you can follow the circular walk around the wood. There’s a curling pond, now a Site of Special Scientific Interest and It is not recommended during calving time, short extension down to a great spot to watch wildlife and home to a wide variety of wetland plants and dragonflies. Feb – mid May. birds if you’re quiet! The path is surfaced but has steep inclines; stout footwear needed.
WTPL/Jane Begg of a fatal hunting expedition is set here. set is expedition hunting fatal a of
, a lament that tells that lament a , ballad his and best-seller Glenfinlas
this landscape. People are now restoring it. restoring now are People landscape. this , set around Loch Katrine, was a was Katrine, Loch around set , The Lady of the Lake the of Lady The
much more to do. Over the millennia people shaped people millennia the Over do. to more much poetically about the area in the 1850s. His epic poem epic His 1850s. the in area the about poetically
are already witnessing vital changes. Yet there is there Yet changes. vital witnessing already are Sir Walter Scott was similarly inspired and wrote and inspired similarly was Scott Walter Sir
As more and more people visit Glen Finglas they Finglas Glen visit people more and more As o’ Turk. o’
WTPL/Paul Carter portrait by Sir John Everett Millais was painted at Brig at painted was Millais Everett John Sir by portrait
John Ruskin was a regular visitor. His most famous most His visitor. regular a was Ruskin John
to many of the trails. the of many to
Hundreds of these veteran trees can be seen close seen be can trees veteran these of Hundreds
the largest collections of ancient trees in Scotland. in trees ancient of collections largest the Woodland historians also believe that this is one of one is this that believe also historians Woodland
WTPL/Jane Begg
map inside this leaflet. this inside map
trails and paths for you to enjoy as shown on the on shown as enjoy to you for paths and trails
enjoyment for thousands of visitors. There are several are There visitors. of thousands for enjoyment
It is a “glen for all seasons” providing year round year providing seasons” all for “glen a is It
between people and wild lands. wild and people between
ancient woodland and re-establishing a balance a re-establishing and woodland ancient
As new “keepers of the forest”, we are restoring the restoring are we forest”, the of “keepers new As
support of the Heritage Lottery Fund. Lottery Heritage the of support
generations. here. hunted earls Scottish vast, beautiful and mysterious property with the with property mysterious and beautiful vast,
and restore this ancient landscape for future for landscape ancient this restore and important many and VI and V IV, III, II, I, James II, Robert In 1996 the Woodland Trust Scotland acquired this acquired Scotland Trust Woodland the 1996 In
unique woodland project. Our vision is to protect to is vision Our project. woodland unique II, David forests. hunting royal the of all of popular
where the kings of Scotland hunted, this is a truly a is this hunted, Scotland of kings the where trees. native million 5 over planted has and most the possibly was Finglas Glen when 1700s the
As part of Scotland’s first national park and a place a and park national first Scotland’s of part As woods 1,000 over manages now that one into to 1300s early the from was period famous most Its
years we have grown from a tiny organisation tiny a from grown have we years
many decades. many 30 over In charity. conservation woodland years. of thousands back goes people with
Restoring Glen Finglas is a task that will take will that task a is Finglas Glen Restoring leading UK’s the is Trust Woodland The relationship its and Finglas Glen of history The
Ensure the future the Ensure present the Enjoy past the Sense
Welcome to the Woodland Trust How to find us and Glen Finglas From Glasgow Take the A81 to Aberfoyle. Then the A821 over the Duke’s Pass to Brig o’Turk village. Remain on the A821 through the village to the Glen Finglas car park – 1/2 mile on left. Park here for the Mell trail. Little Drum car park is another 1/2 mile on right From Edinburgh Head west onto the M9 and continue to Junction 10 at Stirling. From Stirling take the A84 to Callander. Continue 1 mile north to Kilmahog then turn left onto the A821 to Little Drum car park – 4.7 miles on left, Glen Finglas car park is another 1/2 mile on right. WTPL/ John McKinlay WTPL/ John
If you want to help us in our work here at Glen Finglas or just want to find out more about what we do, please telephone 01877 376 340, visit Lendrick Steading or visit our website glen-finglas.info
Our work at Glen Finglas is supported by: The Woodland Trust Scotland South Inch Business Centre Shore Road, Perth, Perthshire, PH2 8BW Tel: 01738 635829 woodlandtrust.org.uk paper Printed on recycled www.scottisheforestalliance.org.uk
Sense the past Enjoy the present
THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN PART FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND The Woodland Trust is a registered charity no. SC038885 McKinlay WTPL/John Ensure the future