South Achray from Dounans Camp

Three different courses in South Achray Forest, Aberfoyle starting from the bridleway gate out of Dounans Camp.

You can park in Aberfoyle public parking and walk along the old railway, east, out of the village.  After the playpark, cross the main road (take care!) and walk up the track to Dounans Camp (the track through the middle is a public right of way). 1km from the car park to start point.

Easy Course - 1.75km - for families and young children

Moderately Difficult Course - 2.1km - Slightly more challenging technically & physically

Difficult Course - 2.8km - Physically and technically challenging with route choice options to go straight through the forest!

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Difficult Course - South Achray£2.00
Easy Course - South Achray£2.00
Moderately Difficult Course - South Achray£2.00
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Further Information
Region: Scotland
Nearest Town: Aberfoyle
Postcode: FK8 3UT
Carpark: FK8 3UT
Forest & more rural
Suitable for beginners
Suitable for intermediate orienteerers
Suitable for advanced orienteerers
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Difficult Course - South Achray£2.00
Easy Course - South Achray£2.00
Moderately Difficult Course - South Achray£2.00
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Just here.  Unless you are staying at Dounans Camp.

For further orienteering courses you can download go to Go Orienteering

For details of orienteering events and local club activity go to Forth Valley Orienteers | Home (fvo.org.uk)

 

Other Things to do in the Area

Dounans Camp is a charity run outdoor education centre with lots of activities available - see their website for details: www.soec.org.uk

There's a play park on the edge of Aberfoyle, plenty of cafes in the village and the Woollen Mill in the car park has a play area, cafe and shop!

Why not take a detour on your course and go check out the waterfalls or visit The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre (also on your map) to use the facilities, visitor attractions, cafe or Go-Ape.

 

 

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