Garshellach
Stretch your legs at Garshellach
Just outside Stirling, this quiet conifer forest is a good place for a runner’s workout, or a walk with the dog. There are fine views of the wide Forth Valley from the top, with Stirling Castle dominating the countryside around.
Life’s essentials
There are places to eat and public toilets in Stirling, about 3 miles (4.8 km) away.
How to get here
From Stirling, take the A811 towards Drymen. After about 3 ¼ miles (5.2 km), turn left onto Touch Road, signposted for Cambusbarron. The forest entrance is about ¼ mile (400 metres) along this road on the right, at grid reference NS744 937. There is parking space for about three cars.
Using SatNav?
FK8 3AG is the nearest postcode.
Public transport
Buses between Stirling and Gargunnock run along the A811. Check Traveline Scotland for details.
Nearby places
Carron Valley has a range of trails in a forest that’ll give you taste of the Highlands. Larbert Woods are a peaceful wildlife haven, and Callendar Wood is full of fascinating historic features.
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