In the heart of the Achray Forest this trail gives you a flavour of the variety of habitats which make up a productive woodland. There are recently felled and recently planted areas. The forest's crop of young and old conifer stand along side native woodlands. Scots Pine & Birch are in abundance but other native trees such as Oak, Alder, Hazel, Willow and Rowan also add to the the rich diversity of the forest.
Follow the Forest Drive for a short way before leaving the road on a well constructed path. After crossing the Allt a Cham ruidhe burn the path climbs steeply for a short distance before it levels out and offers good views of the surrounding hills including Ben A'an and Ben Venue. There are also fine views across Loch Achray to Tigh Mor and the Trossachs Kirk. As you descend towards Loch Achray the path rejoins the Forest Drive and follows it back to the car park.
The trail takes you into Achray Forest through Pine and Birch woodland and Conifer forest. Enjoy a stroll through the forest and on the return leg, as the trial follows the Forest Drive along the banks of Loch Achray, take in the views of the Trossachs before climbing steadily through the forest and back to the car park.
Important Message from the Forestry Commission:
Many of the Forestry Commission Scotland's trails and forest roads are suitable for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Please show consideration and courtesy to everyone you meet. Some trails and paths are less suited to cyclists and horse riders because of the gradients and surfaces. Please behave responsibily in helping us to maintain these routes.
Please remember also that forests are working landscapes and that forestry vehicles also use these roads.
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