Forest & Loch ride
Go to online mappingFrom - to: Aberfoyle to Callander
Type: Traffic-free forest tracks and some minor roads. Short section of main road at Aberfoyle
Surface: Tarmac, forest roads and forest tracks
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National Route 7 between Aberfoyle and Callander takes you through a beautiful mountain forest and along the shore of Loch Venachar. It is more than worth the climb out of Aberfoyle to enjoy the exhilarating descent, the peace of the Queen Elizabeth forest and the tranquility of the lake. There are also other cycle paths within the forest which can take you to Loch Katrine and the village of Brig o' Turk.
You'll pass Loch Drunkie and Loch Venacher on the way to Callander. From Callander, Route 7 continues along a railway path beside Loch Lubnaig to Strathyre, then on a minor road to Balquhidder.
In the summer, the Trossachs Trundler bus can take you and your bike from Stirling to Aberfoyle, and then get you back to Stirling from Callander, carrying a maximum of two bikes. Further information on the Trossachs bus service is available online from Stirling council.
Download a route description sheet.
Local attractions:
- Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Visitor Centre
- Go Ape, Aberfoyle
- Aberfoyle Ospreys
- Hamilton Toy Collection, Callander
Cycle hire:
- Trossachs Cycles
- Katrinewheelz, Callander