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Loch Ard - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Loch Ard

One of the 22 lochs that make up Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Loch Ard is believed to be the source of the River Forth which flows from its eastern end. Famous Scottish author and poet, Sir Walter Scott, name checked the loch in his 1817 novel Rob Roy describing it as ‘an enchanting sheet of water.’ On the loch’s southern shores lie the ruins of a castle built by nobleman Murdoch Stewart, Duke of Albany, executed by James I for treason in 1425.
Address : Loch Ard, Stirling FK8, UK

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LOCH ARD FORESTThe beautiful Loch Ard Forest has an extensive network of forest roads and footpaths for walking, cycling and horse riding. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Ben Lomond, Loch Ard provides the perfect destination for an adventure with the family. There are countless woodland routes and established paths to explore. There are also a number of challenging downhill routes for cyclists.
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Ben VenueBen Venue is a mountain in the Trossachs area of Scotland. The name Ben Venue is derived from the Scottish Gaelic words meaning "the miniature mountain". The summit lies approximately 2 kilometres south-west of the pier at the southern end of Loch Katrine. At the foot of the mountain close to the shore of Loch Katrine is Bealach nam Bò meaning the "pass of the cattle", a reference to the lawless days when Highland cattle "lifters" used the pass to drive stolen herds to their land.
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Loch ChonLoch Chon is situated between Kinlochard and Inversnaid on the B829 Road. The loch is popular for picnics, cycling, walking, canoeing and fishing. The Loch is about 20km away from the village Callander. Fishing is allowed from bank for brown trout, perch and pike and the season is from March 15th till October 6th.There is a great walk from just above Kinlochard which in recent years has been improved and gives spectacular views above Loch Chon and then leads down to the B829 near Frenich.
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Queen Elizabeth Forest ParkQueen Elizabeth Forest Park is located near Aberfoyle at the boundary of the Scottish highlands and lowlands, and lies within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The park covers 67,000 hectares and includes areas of native woodland, productive forest, water courses and areas of open space. The impressive Lodge Forest Visitor Centre allows you to get up close to a wide range of wildlife with live CCTV viewing. The star attraction is the osprey, but you can also see a wide range of a
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Three Lochs Forest DriveThree Lochs Forest Drive begins about two miles north of the popular town of Aberfoyle on the A821, The Duke’s Pass. The drive is open to vehicles from Easter to October, daily from 9am, although you can walk or cycle the route at any time of year. As the name suggests, the Forest Drive takes visitors past three lochs, Reòidhte, Drunkie and Achray. As well as enjoying the views of these picturesque lochs you will love the wider landscape of the Trossachs, including forest, hills and mountains.

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Falkirk
Falkirk is one of 32 unitary authority council areas of Scotland. It was formed on 1 April 1996 by way of the Local Government etc. Act 1994 from the exact boundaries of Falkirk District, one of three parts of the Central region created in 1975, which was abolished at that time. Prior to the 1975 reorganisation, the majority of the council area was part of the historic county of Stirlingshire, and a small part, namely Bo'ness and Blackness, was part of the former county of West Lothian.

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