David Marshall Lodge offers ranger led events, which occur throughout the year.

These include guided walks and talks and seasonal activities for families and visitors. Waymarked paths start from the visitor centre and range from a gentle half-mile wander to a 4-mile trek. The Lodge links to the National Cycle Network route 7 and there is a popular outdoor children's play area. The wildlife viewing room offers the opportunity to see Ospreys setting up their nest and rearing their young. There is information, exhibits and an expert on hand to answer questions. Live footage of woodland birds feeding is also available. The new Red Squirrel hide offers an exciting chance to view these rare creatures in their natural habitat.

Liz MacGregors Coffee Shop provides lunches, snacks and homebaking. Picnic tables available.

Special dietary requirements can be catered for on request.

The Forest Shop sells locally produced crafts as well as quality souvenirs and gifts.

Disabled toilets. Baby changing facilities.

Coffee shop can provide milk-warming.

David Marshall Lodge is a mile north of Aberfoyle on the A821 (Dukes Pass). From Glasgow follow A81 north to Aberfoyle. From Stirling follow A84 (T), A873, then A81 west to Aberfoyle. From Callander follow A81 south to Aberfoyle.

Bring your camera, wellies and waterproof.

hello. i am 12 years old and i come from glasgow but i always visit my aunt in aberfoyle on haloween and when i found this website i decided that it was the perfect opertunity to tell everyone how brilliant the david marshall lodge is at haloween not to mention christamas. when i went on the scary walk onn haloween i almost jamp out of my skin. it was really fun and all of the decorations were great . if you live anywhere near the lodge you should definetely go and visit it . it is brilliant .

- from sparkling_angel_giude xxxx

(Marvellous stuff!, thanks Sparkling!- Rob)

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