Would you like to explore the best of Callander, Aberfoyle and the Trossachs? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 3 and 14km), including Bracklinn Falls, Callander Crags, Loch Katrine, Ben A'an, Primrose Hill and Fairy Knowe.

Why choose this guidebook?

• Walks under three hours, plus one challenge route
• Easy to follow with clear route descriptions
• Facilities, parking and highlights for every route
• No specialist gear needed, walk all year round
• Ordnance Survey mapping

Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

Using this guide

Introduction

Walking around Callander, Aberfoyle and the Trossachs

Things to see

Where to stay

Travel

The walks

1. Bracklinn Falls and Scout Pool

2. Three Callander Bridges

3. Callander Crags

4. East Callander Circular

5. Falls of Leny

6. Loch Lubnaig and Strathyre Forest

7. Lendrick Hill and Glen Finglas

8. Loch Katrine and Primrose Hill

9. Creag Noran and Archray Water

10. Ben A'an

11. Challenge route: Ben Venue

12. Doon Hill and Fairy Knowe

13. Lochan Spling

14. Little Fawn Waterfall and Lime Craig

15. Loch Ard and Lochan a’ Ghleannain

Useful information

Seasons

This book’s lower-level routes are beautiful at any time of year, but wild flowers are best in late spring and the trees are most colourful in autumn.

Centres

Callander, Aberfoyle and the Trossachs around Loch Katrine.

Difficulty

Within this book there are routes suitable for all abilities, often with the option to shorten or avoid more difficult ground. Follow the instructions for straight-forward navigation.

Must See

Loch Katrine, Loch Achray, Ben A’an and Ben Venue in the heart of the Trossachs. Waterfalls including Bracklinn Falls, the Falls of Leny, Little Fawn and Ruskin Viewpoint. Viewpoints along the Highland Boundary Fault, particularly Callander Crags and Lime Craig. The Great Trossachs Forest and its wildlife, including red squirrels.

January 2025

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