The Trossachs - Callander and Aberfoyle
The Trossachs are often referred to as the Highlands in miniature. The real beauty of the region are its richly forested lochs, with especially spectacular colours in autumn. They include Lochs Ard, Venachar, Achray and Chon, but most famous is Loch Katrine, indelibly associated with Sir Walter Scott. Scott helped to popularise the region in the nineteenth century and the Trossachs became immensely fashionable - on the itinerary of many distinguished Victorians.
Today the Trossachs are as popular as ever, and the small town of Callander and village of Aberfoyle are hugely popular with visitors. The steamship Sir Walter Scott still plies its trade along the lovely waters of Loch Katrine and the hills have become known and loved by thousands.
| Walk | Grade | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inversnaid RSPB nature trail |
|
2.5km | 45 mins - 1 hour 30 mins |
| Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe, Aberfoyle |
|
4.5km | 1.5 - 2 hours |
| Achray Water bridge circuit |
|
4.5km | 1.5 - 2 hours |
| Bracklinn Falls, Callander |
|
5.5km | 1.5 hours |
| Lochan Spling, Aberfoyle |
|
6km | 1.5 - 2 hours |
| Loch Ard and Ghleannain Loch, near Aberfoyle |
|
6.75km | 1.5 - 2.5 hours |
| Loch Venachar |
|
7km | 2 hours |
| Bochastle and the Falls of Leny |
|
7.5km | 2 hours |
| Callander to Falls of Leny circuit |
|
7.5km | 2 - 3 hours |
| Leannach Forest circuit |
|
8km | 2 - 2.5 hours |
| Kinlochard and the Crannog |
|
10.5km | 2.5 - 4 hours |
| Loch Katrine |
|
21km | 4.5 - 5.5 hours |
| Ben A'an |
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|
3.7km | 2 - 4 hours |
| Callander Craig |
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|
4km | 1.5 - 2 hours |
| The Brig o' Turk loop |
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|
5.5km | 2 hours |
| Highland Boundary Trail, near Aberfoyle |
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|
6km | 1.5 - 2.5 hours |
| Stank Glen |
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|
9km | 2.5 - 3.5 hours |
| Ben Ledi |
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|
10km | 4 - 6 hours |
| Ledard Farm to Loch Achray |
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|
10.5km | 4 - 6 hours |
| Ben Venue from Ledard Farm |
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|
11.5km | 5 - 6 hours |
| Ben Venue from Loch Achray |
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|
14km | 5 - 6 hours |
| The Mell circuit, Glen Finglas |
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|
27km | 6.5 - 7 hours |