Photo of The Great Trossachs Forest, a National Nature Reserve near Stronachlachar, Stirling, central Scotland.

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The Great Trossachs Forest

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A huge stretch of regenerating native woodland links Loch Katrine and Loch Lomond here, slowly returning to the forest that once covered the Trossachs. The Great Trossachs Path runs right through it, so you can walk or cycle for miles between the two lochs. Open access, all year round.

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Photo of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, a National Park in Scotland.

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Photo of the Trossachs, a National Scenic Area in Stirling, central Scotland.

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Photo of SS Sir Walter Scott (Loch Katrine), a visitor attraction near Brig o' Turk, Stirling, central Scotland.

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