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The Great Trossachs Forest Walk

Join us at the Glen Finglas Estate for a guided walk led by one of our wonderful volunteers.

Glen Finglas, Brig o'Turk

The Trossachs and Glen Finglas are full of eye-catching scenery.

Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Indulge your sense of adventure as we explore the Great Trossachs Forest, the Glen Finglas Estate and Brig o’ Turk, learning about the wildlife, woodlands and our conservation work along the way.

The Great Trossachs Forest National Nature Reserve is one of the largest in Scotland, and Glen Finglas has something for everyone: a wealth of flora and fauna, intriguing stories and a rich literary heritage.

This is a free event but booking in advance via Eventbrite is essential.

Please note, this event was originally set to take place on 25 August but has been rescheduled for 22 September due to bad weather.

Don't forget

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear is advised.

Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please note this walk is not suitable for children under the age of six.

When and where

  • Date: Sunday 22 September, 10.30am-1pm.
  • Price: free, but donations to support the management of our woodlands are welcome. 
  • Location: meet at Lendrick Hill car park, near Brig o’ Turk, FK17 8HR.
    What3Words location: cities.taster.encourage.
    Grid reference: NN54577 06545.
  • Access: please note there is no public transport to the site. In some areas the path may be muddy or uneven, and some sections of the path will be accessed through kissing gates and steps.
  • Parking: Lendrick Hill car park, near Brig o’ Turk, FK17 8HR.
    What3Words location: cities.taster.encourage.
    Grid reference: NN54577 06545.
  • Facilities: toilets are located in the Visitor Gateway building.
  • Dogs: not allowed at this event.

How to book

This is a free, drop-in event but booking in advance via Eventbrite is essential.

Unable to make it?

Limited spaces are available for our events. If you can no longer make it we appreciate you letting us know.

How to cancel your ticket:

  1. log in to your Eventbrite account
  2. go to the top right corner and select 'Tickets'
  3. click on the event you wish to cancel
  4. click 'Cancel Order'
  5. then 'Yes, cancel this order'.

You should then receive a cancellation confirmation to your email. Alternatively, you can inform us that you can no longer attend by emailing scotlandevents@woodlandtrust.org.uk.