๐ Scenic road near Aberfoyle, Stirling
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There are three forest drives in Scotland. These are unsurfaced scenic roads maintained by Forestry and Land Scotland, allowing visitors to get a taste of remote (ish) parts of the countryside without leaving their vehicles. The Three Lochs Forest Drive is the only one found in the Highlands, and we think it’s the most spectacular of the trio. Winding gradually downhill from the summit of Duke’s Pass, the track offers wonderful views across the heart of the forested Trossachs. There are short, waymarked walking trails at a few points; by far the most attractive are those along Loch Drunkie – the middle of the three lochs on the passed on the route. The best time to visit is in mid October when you’ll catch stunning autumnal hues, just before the forest drive closes for the season. Our photos below are shown in driving order, following the road northwards.
๐ Location
๐ South end (entrance only) is on Duke’s Pass (A821) 2 mi north of Aberfoyle
๐งญ O.S. Grid Reference: NN 517036
๐ฐ๏ธ GPS coordinates: 56.202293,-4.391292
๐ท Best viewpoint is at Loch Drunkie
๐งญ O.S. Grid Reference: NN 535046
๐ฐ๏ธ GPS coordinates: 56.211371,-4.363161
๐ North end (exit only) is on Duke’s Pass (A821) 3 mi north of Aberfoyle
๐งญ O.S. Grid Reference: NN 513054
๐ฐ๏ธ GPS coordinates: 56.217776,-4.398222
โ No public transport within 1 mi
๐ Gravel track – a few potholes on our visit
๐ Key info
โถ 12 km / 7 mi
โ March to October
๐ซ ยฃ3 per vehicle