# The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre

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The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre at Aberfoyle previously known as David Marshall Lodge, provides ranger led occasions, which happen throughout the year. These include guided walks and talks and regular tasks for families and site visitors.Way-marked paths begin from the customer centre and range between a half that is mild wander to a 4 mile trek. The Lodge links towards the nationwide Cycle system path 7 and there is a popular kids that are outside play area. The opportunity is offered by the wildlife watching space to see Ospreys establishing up their nest and rearing their young.There is information, displays and a specialist on hand to respond to questions. Real time footage of woodland birds feeding can be available. The newest Red Squirrel hide offers an chance that is exciting view these rare animals in their natural habitat.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Stirling, Stirling, Scotland
- Area guide: [Stirling](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/stirling)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/queen-elizabeth-forest-park/the-lodge-forest-visitor-centre, or call +443000676615
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-AfA3hTA9Snir/the-lodge-forest-visitor-centre

## Activities

- Parks and Playgrounds
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

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## Nearby things to do

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## Questions and answers

### Where is The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre?

The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre is in Stirling, Stirling.

### What activities does The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre offer?

The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre lists Parks and Playgrounds, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre have?

The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre?

Experiences listed near The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre on HolidayFox include Loch Katrine, Rednock Trekking, Arnprior Pumpkins, McLaren Leisure Centre and Woodland Experiences.

### How do I book The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre?

The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/queen-elizabeth-forest-park/the-lodge-forest-visitor-centre, or call +443000676615.


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