The Great Trossachs Path is a 48-kilometre (30 mi) long-distance footpath through the Trossachs, in the Stirling council area of Scotland. It runs between Callander in the east and Inversnaid on the banks of Loch Lomond in the west, passing along the northern shores of Loch Katrine and Loch Arklet.[2][3] The path is suitable for walkers and cyclists; much of the route is also suitable for experience horse riders, although the middle section along the shoreline of Loch Katrine is tarmacked and so may not be ideal for horses.[3]
| Great Trossachs Path | |
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| Length | 48 km (30 mi) |
| Location | Stirling, Scotland |
| Established | 2015 |
| Designation | Scotland's Great Trails |
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| Use | Walking, cycling, and horseriding. |
| Elevation gain/loss | 1,165 metres (3,822 ft) gain[1] |
| Season | All Year |
| Website | http://thegreattrossachsforest.co.uk/great-trossachs-path/what-is-the-great-trossachs-path/ |
The path is listed as one of Scotland's Great Trails by NatureScot,[1] and also links to two of the other Great Trails, the West Highland Way and the Rob Roy Way.[4] It is also possible to link the path with two further Great Trails via the ferry across Loch Lomond from Inversnaid to Inveruglas, which is the terminus of both the Three Lochs Way and the Cowal Way.[5][6] The path also links to National Cycle Route 7 at Callander.[7]
Launched in April 2015,[8] the path lies almost completely within the Great Trossachs Forest National Nature Reserve.[7] The reserve is considered to be a "forest in the making", and is managed jointly by Forestry and Land Scotland, RSPB Scotland and Woodland Trust Scotland.[9] The national nature reserve project aims to deliver a varied landscape that provides habitats for species that are otherwise rare in Britain, including black grouse, golden eagle, osprey, wildcat, pine marten, red squirrel, water vole and otter.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Trails". Scotland's Great Trails. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "What is the Great Trossachs Path". The Great Trossachs Forest. Archived from the original on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Frequently Asked Questions". The Great Trossachs Forest. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Great Trossachs Path". Scotland's Great Trails. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "The Great Trossachs Path 1: Inversnaid to Trossachs pier". WalkHighlands. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ Ordnance Survey. Landranger (1:50000) Sheet 56, Loch Lomond and Inveraray.
- ^ a b "Something for Everyone - The Great Trossachs Path" (PDF). The Great Trossachs Forest. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Putting your best foot forward". Forestry Commission Scotland. 17 April 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Search Scotland's National Nature Reserves by A to Z". NatureScot. Archived from the original on 26 June 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "The Great Trossachs Forest - Great Forest Wildlife". The Great Trossachs Forest. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
External links
edit- Official website Archived 5 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine
- Route description (Stage 1: Inversnaid to Trossachs pier) from WalkHighlands
- Route description (Stage 2: Trossachs pier to Callander) from WalkHighlands
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