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Overview

A circular walk in the Loch Ard Forest and all on forest tracks and roads.

Local Grade: C+ or perhaps Easy B

Saturday, 25 April 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.5km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
330m / 1083ft
Type:
circular

No charge for car park.

Toilets available in Aberfoyle.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NS 65316 73401
Nearest postcode:
G66 1XQ
what3words:
grad.look.lecturers
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Southbank Business Park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NN 49898 01064
Nearest postcode:
FK8 3TG
what3words:
tint.ferried.prestige
Start time:
10:00 am

Loch Ard Forest Car Park

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE