With ancient woodlands, sparkling loch shores See more walks at and stunning hillside scenery, The Great www.thegreattrossachsforest.co.uk Trossachs Forest is steeped in history The Great Trossachs App is free to download and a fantastic home for wildlife. and provides more information about the Taking you through this special place, special qualities of each route. Available on The Great Trossachs Path can be Android and IOS, the GPS function will help you navigate around the paths within The enjoyed in either direction providing a Great Trossachs Forest two day memorable experience. One of Scotland’s Great Trails, the path can be Also look out for the following leafets: part of a longer adventure by linking Cycling The Great Trossachs Path with the West Highland Way at Loch Gentle Walks in The Great Trossachs Lomond and Rob Roy Way or Route 7 Forest of the National Cycle Network in The Glen Finglas Play Trail Callander. The Art & Literature Trail Explore Glen Finglas Download The Great Trossachs App Each section of The Great Trossachs Path RSPB Inversnaid nature reserve to discover more during your journey has something special to offer. Queen Elizabeth Forest Park through the Trossachs. Find out more about how RSPB Scotland, Forestry Inversnaid Pier to-from RSPB Stronachlachar to-from Trossachs Pier Glen Finglas Visitor Gateway Inversnaid Visitor Gateway 20km | 12.4 miles (near to Brig o’ Turk) to-from Kilmahog Commission Scotland and RSPB 2km | 1.2 miles This stunning lochside journey has inspired 8.6 km | 5.4 miles Scotland are conserving this landscape The beautiful Arklet falls has been an inspiration artists and writers for hundreds of years. The Passing through ancient woodland, open hills at www.thegreattrossachsforest.co.uk to many poets. This section is owned by the story of this landscape continues today with a and newly emerging trees- there is so much Danish Foundation who are working to create a new forest in the making – over a million native nature to experience along this section. It can fantastic space for nature. trees have been planted here. also can be combined with nearby loop walks to Come back create your own great adventure. RSPB Inversnaid Visitor Gateway Trossachs Pier to-from Glen Finglas again and to-from Stronachlachar Visitor Gateway (near to Brig o’ Turk) Kilmahog to-from Callander again to 6km | 3.8 miles 9.7km | 6 miles 2km | 1.2 miles explore new This lochside walk along rugged open hillside Dense woodland and the picturesque village of This section follows the old railway line from is an exhilarating experience. This is one of Brig o’ Turk offer a variety of sights and sounds Callander and passes through farmland and the areas of the newest sections of the woodland corridor along this section. Use the app to discover more outskirts of the town. The Great being created as part The Great Trossachs Forest local area natural and cultural history. project. Trossachs All photographs courtesy of the Forestry Commission Picture Library unless otherwise credited. Path. Design www.uprightcreative.com Brenachoile Trail There are a huge choice of Around Stronachlachar In spring Lower Lendrick Loop Peaceful & 3.4km* | 1 hour 45 mins | Trossachs Pier car park walks to enjoy along The Great black 2.5km | 1 hour | Lendrick Hill car park reflective The perfect walk for a great day out. An easy low level The steep path takes you through newly regenerating Stronachlachar Loop grouse lek Loch Trossachs Path. Here are just a route on tarmac with spectacular loch and mountain views, woodland and the top section allows you to soak up superb (dance) Achray is a few of them: 8km | 2.5 hours | Stronachlachar Pier ending at a great spot for a picnic. Learn about Loch views of the whole of the Trossachs as you walk. This unmarked circular walk takes you on a Victorian Katrine’s fascinating history along the way. at the moment of engineering adventure as you follow the route of Glasgow’s woodland Brig o’ Turk Loop calm. water supply which leaves Loch Katrine in underground Ben A’an Hill Path edge. 3km | 90 mins | Lendrick Hill car park Around Inversnaid tunnels. Follow the ventilation shafts up the grassy track-an 5km | 2 hours | Ben A’an car park amazing spectacle. There is so much to see on this easy low level walk. Look out Well worth the short, but steep hike to enjoy the wonderful Inversnaid Upland Trail for dragonflies in the summer as you cross the boardwalk, views over Loch Katrine at the top. A good all year round autumn colours in the woods and the historic village of Brig Statute Labour Road 800m* | 30 mins | RSPB Garrison car park hike. o’ Turk is lovely at any time of the year. To immerse yourself in this remote landscape follow this 18km* | Full day | Aberfoyle Around Brig o’ Turk Around Kilmahog gentle uphill walk to a restored sheep fank (an excellent Primrose Hill Passing by the tranquil shores of Loch Chon & Loch Ard, this The Lendrick Hill and Dam Loop picnic spot). Please keep your dog on a lead as there may be longer route through mature conifer woodlands connects 10km | 4 hours | Trossachs Pier car park Samson’s Stone Ruskin Viewpoint 6km | 2 hours | Lendrick Hill car park livestock. Aberfoyle to Stronachlachar. 2km | 50 mins | Bochastle car park Experience a forest in the making as you walk this circular 500m* | 45 mins | Dam Road car park The steep start rewards you with stunning views over Brig o’ Inversnaid Woodland Trail trail. A steep climb from The Great Trossachs Path leads to Turk and its surrounding hills and woodlands. The Glen This circular walk leads you up a grassy track to great views This short all ability walk leads you to the place where newly created woodland with wonderful views over Loch Finglas Dam viewpoint on the way down offers fantastic over Callander. You can’t miss Samson’s Stone at the top. 2km | 90 mins | Inversnaid Pier car park Ruskin was famously painted by Millais in 1853. Continue Loch Katrine and the surrounding mountains. views of the reservoir. Was it left by a giant or by glaciation? This ancient woodland is alive with wild flowers, summer Katrine has further along for spectacular views of Glen Finglas from the migrant birds and fantastic fungi in autumn. Climb the steps inspired Ben Venue Hill Path top of the Brig o’ Turk dam. Dunmore Fort for a stunning view over Loch Lomond. Stuc Odhar 14km | Full day | Ben Venue car park 2km* | 1 hour | Bochastle car park numerous Drippan Loop 10km | 4 hours | Lendrick Hill car park Craigroistan Path artists and This all day hike is a great way to get the blood pumping. This grassy tracks spurs off The Great Trossachs Path and 900m | 30 mins | Lendrick Hill car park A fantastic half day hike towards the summit of Stuc Odhar, 3km* | 45 mins | Inversnaid Pier car park writers. Beyond conifer woodland, moorland and a rocky summit, a leads up to the historical site of an Iron Age Fort where you This short but rewarding walk has it all - great views, with impressive views of Glen Finglas during the descent. This walk takes you past the spectacular Arklet Falls. The birds-eye view of The Great Trossachs Forest awaits. can still see the banks and ditches. history and wildlife. In spring the bluebells are spectacular Most of this route follows an informal track. stunning panoramic views over Loch Lomond at the top of Loch Katrine North Shore Road and views to Loch Venachar are stunning in all seasons. Ben Ledi Hill Path the hill are well worth the steep climb. Walk a little further The Meall along The Great Trossachs Path to explore the RSPB Scotland 20km | Full day | Trossachs Pier car park 7.6km | Full day | Ben Ledi car park Little Druim Wood (Natural Play & Sculpture Trail) 24km | Full day | Lendrick Hill car park Visitor Gateway at the Garrison car park. This walk shows you the best that The Great Trossachs Being the highest summit in the Trossachs, the hike to the Forest has to offer from ancient woodlands and tranquil 1.5km | 30 mins | Lendrick Hill car park This challenging hike takes in the open and remote top of Ben Ledi offers stunning panoramic views. Around Trossachs landscape of Glen Meann. This contrasts beautifully with an The Old Military Road loch shores to special historical sites. You can take the boat Take the kids on a woodland adventure and discover the afternoon descent into Glen Finglas through ancient 6km | 2 hours | RSPB Garrison car park to Stronachlachar before beginning your adventure along natural play features and sculptures along this trail. Suitable Loch Venachar North Path woodlands and along the tranquil river and reservoir. As you follow this undulating path along the open hill in Loch Achray Loop the north shore. for all ages. In spring bluebells carpet the woodland floor. 9km* | 3 hours | Bochastle car park Glen Arklet, imagine you were patrolling this route as part of Children’s activity leaflet accompanies the trail. 1km | 30 mins | 3 Lochs Forest Drive This section of The Great Trossachs Path is a lovely hillside the Government forces in the 1700’s keeping the rebels in This short loop passes through conifer woodland and offers Ben Venue walk with Loch Venachar visible for the whole of the route. check. This historical old path has been restored for you to lovely views of The Great Trossachs Forest over Loch Achray. The Great The Druim Loop dominates Crossing the beautiful Milton burn is a particular highlight.