๐ The Trossachs, Stirling
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Craigmore’s southern cliffs tower over Aberfoyle village, making a tempting target for a short but satisfying hillwalk. A waymarked trail from The Lodge Visitor Centre winds to the approximate halfway point, with a steeper, more direct alternative taking a more southerly route. Once above the treeline there are excellent views across the infant River Forth, while Ben Ledi and Loch Ard – the highlight – are revealed as height is gained. We were lucky to have the company of a herd of wild goats with kids on our 2024 visit.
๐ท Chronological photo guide
๐ Location
๐ Start / finish at The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, A821 just north of Aberfoyle
๐งญ O.S. Grid Reference: NN 518015
๐ฐ๏ธ GPS coordinates: 56.182510,-4.389491
๐ Bus to Aberfoyle (steeply downhill)
๐ Car park (charge)
๐ Key info
โถ 4 km / 2 mi | โฒ 310 m | โ 2 hr
Features: ๐ The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre; โณ Craigmore (387 m)
โฌค Moderate | Clear hill paths, fairly rough & steep in places with a few boggier spots.
Download file for GPSโก๏ธ Clockwise circuit with extension to summit: start & visitor centre – cross A821 – path junction at ๐งญ NN 518020 – Craigmore – return to path junction – path east to re-cross A821 – top of Little Fawn Waterfall – start. Final section (only) waymarked in blue & on map ๐ here (Craigmore View Trail)
๐ฅพ On our last visit
Wildlife: Around 20 wild goats & kids on the ascent.
Weather: Temperature reaching 14ยฐC or so with some sunshine & a gentle breeze.
April 2024