QUEEN ELIZABETH FOREST PARK

First designated as a Forest Park by the Forestry Commission in 1953 to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the QEFP as it is popularly known attracts over 1,000,000 day visitors each year from all corners of the world.

From the east shore of Loch Lomond to the rugged terrain of Strathyre the QEFP encompasses mountain and moorland, forest and woodland, rivers and lochs. It is home to a rich variety of animal and plant life.

For many of our visitors the attraction of the QEFP lies in the peace and quiet, the magnificent views and the wide range of activities and facilities. These include car parks, fishing, wayfaring, the Forest Drive, picnic areas, barbeque sites, viewpoints, wildlife watching and photography.

A good place to start is the Forest Visitor Centre which lies on the hill above the village of Aberfoyle. The centre is open from Easter to October (daily 10am to 6pm) and has audio visual shows, craft demonstrations, cafeteria, forest shop, information, toilets, picnic areas, easy access for wheel chairs and a car park.

Three walks start from the centre:

	Waterfall Trail - a gentle, short walk. The waterfall appears as if by magic from the depths of the forest. The entire walk has a handrail
	Oak Coppice Trail - Step back in time to see how the woods were managed for 300-400 years by the Dukes of Montrose
	Highland Boundary Fault Trail - Follow the waymarkers and discover the information panels to learn how, over millions of years, geology has affected our lives.

There are several other walks around Aberfoyle and the three maps below detail a few of them. They all follow signposted trails and are suitable for all the family.

Dunardry is well situated for all of these walks!