The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre

Ionad-Tadhail Coille an Loidse
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The gateway to Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

With trails suitable for all, car parking, a café, toilets and plenty of information, this is the ideal place to start exploring the forest park. You'll find Go Ape here too.

Enjoy panoramic views and scenic trails. There's a gentle stroll to a waterfall past a monument commemorating the Women's Timber Corps, better known as the Lumberjills. More strenuous routes go through tall trees to rocky crags.

Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions: four stars

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