Nature

A large part of the wider Trossachs is covered by extensive tracts of forest. Much of this forest lies in The Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. The forest park covers 50,000 acres of land consisting of a mixture of commercial forest, semi-natural and ancient woodland, and open space and is managed by Forest Enterprise.  Read More

The woodland has footpaths, interpretation leaflets, picnic tables and car park (NN344292). There is newly planted native woodland (mainly Scot's Pine and Downy Birch), acid grassland, heath, mire and a small kettle-hole lochan.  Read More

Park in the lay-by on the A85 (NN405256). The open, shallow water gives good numbers of winter wildfowl  Read More

Park your car at Tyndrum Community Woodland (NN344292). There is a long walk in along Glen Cononish until you get to the reserve (NN266264). Boots, full waterproofs, map and compass are required. Read More

Cycleway/footpath (start at NN570322 opposite the war memorial at the entrance to Killin). Conifer plantation, Birch woodland and open rides. Birds include Bullfinch, Goldcrest, Coal Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Woodcock. Read More

Open water and species-rich wet meadow gives the opportunity to spot Cormorant and Goldeneye ducks and plants. Read More

Owned by the National Trust for Scotland. Car park (NN575333), nature trail, mountain footpaths, visitor centre (open in the summer months). Boots, full waterproofs, map and compass are required for the higher paths.  Read More

Car park (NN353289), footpaths, interpretation boards and leaflet, picnic tables, farm shop, ruins of St. Fillan's Priory. River bank with Alders, conifer plantation, Birch woodland with Ash and Aspen, mountain grassland, newly planted native woodland. Read More