Loch Ard Walk
Loch Ard and its walking routes are part of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park , near Aberfoyle. It covers over fifty thousand acres of woodland and lochs, with lots of different paths and tracks. It is easy to imagine that no two walks would be exactly the same. Trees line the route Tree storm damage There is not one typical route at Loch Ard, rather several interlinking paths which make for an enjoyable walk in the woods and with some scenic views of the loch. This path is firm underfoot, which makes for ideal walking, cycling or even trail running. You never know, you may also see people on horseback. Typical path As it is a “choose your own adventure” style walk, I took the path west from the car park, or the path that leads off to the right. This path undulates and slowly rises up to a small loch called the Lochain a’Ghleannain. Some wonderful shots can be taken of this loch nestled amongst the trees. Lochain a’Ghleannain From there I continued west then north west, tracking clo...