Loch Ard Forest Circular

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Overview

A forest walk on good tracks including a sculpture trail and views of Ben Lomond. Walk from Loch Ard Forest car park along the lochside to Couligartan Bay, pass under the Loch Katrine Aqueduct and return to the start via Lochan Spling. OS57. MEET NB 8.00, Hadd 8.15 for a 10.00 start. Park at Loch Ard Forest car park, Milton, Aberfoyle (NN499011). Contribution towards petrol £12. Please contact the leader to book your place.

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 250m / 820ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NN 49899 01101
Nearest postcode:: FK8 3TG
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Park at Loch Ard Forest Car Park, Milton, Aberfoyle

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