Bochastle (Forestry Commission Scotland)

A821, Kilmahog, nr Callander

 A steep waymarked route leads to Samsons Stone- a large boulder placed there by a strongman named Samson.

 From the Bochastle car park, take the track near the entrance into Woodland Trust Estate. Follow the path until the small steps on the right. Follow the blue arrow waymarkers to the top of the hill and either descend the same way, or return via the western slope (towards the iron age fort).

For more details- see Woodland Trust Glen Finglas leaflet

 Lendrick Hill car park (Woodland Trust Scotland)

A821, nr Brig o' Turk, FK17 8HR

 A steep walk through the Lendrick Hill oak woodland leading to Drippan farmstead, with superb views over Loch Venachar to Achray Forest and Ben Venue. It’s steep at the start but you’re rewarded with a great view at the top!

During the summer months this route also has six feely boxes positioned around the path with hidden natural objects than you can feel and guess what’s in the box

 Public Toilet and visitor information available

The Byre Inn and Brig o' Turk tea room in Brig o' Turk

 From the Lendrick Hill car park, follow the yellow waymarker arrows and cross the bridge and go through the gate into the woodland. Stay left as you climb the hill to Drippan farmstead. Return back to the car park by following the trail back down just after the Drippan ruins.

For more details- see Woodland Trust Glen Finglas leaflet

 Lendrick Hill car park (Woodland Trust Scotland)

A821, nr Brig o' Turk, FK17 8HR

 A low level path passing through historic Brig o' Turk and the Mires - the old curling pond which is now a Site of Special Scientific Interest  and home to an array  of plants, mosses and dragonflies

 Public Toilet and visitor information available

The Byre Inn and Brig o' Turk tea room is in Brig o' Turk

 From the Lendrick Hill car park head west following the blue waymarker arrows along the path next to the main road (A821) then follow the boardwalk through the Mires. At the bottom of the hill, go through the kissing gate and cross the  single track road in Brig o' Turk, follow the path along the river before returning via the village to the Visitor Gateway Centre and Lendrick Hill Car Park. 

To extend your walk turn north after the kissing gate which will lead you towards Glen Finglas dam and  Ruskin’s viewpoint overlooking  the waterfalls  on the River Turk.

For more details- see Woodland Trust Glen Finglas leaflet

 Lendrick Hill car park (Woodland Trust Scotland)

A821, nr Brig o' Turk, FK17 8HR

 Passing through woodland and open grazing land called The Druim, this loop walk offers spectacular views towards Brig o’ Turk, Lendrick Hill, Achray Forest and Ben Venue. In summer the druim is alive with meadow pippits, marsh orchids & bog cotton swaying in the wind. It is also a great place to see birds of prey & to sit and enjoy the tranquility.

The track is liable to be muddy.

 Public Toilet and visitor information available

The Byre Inn and Brig o' Turk tea room in Brig o' Turk

 From the Lendrick Hill car park take the track to the east of the car park following the pink waymarker arrows, passing through the woodland to the Woodland Trust estate office. After crossing the road, turn right and after a short climb, take the track to the right which leads to the open grazing land called the Druim. Return back to the car park by crossing the road at the gate and then taking the path to the right.

For more details- see Woodland Trust Glen Finglas leaflet

 Lendrick Hill car park (Woodland Trust Scotland)

A821, nr Brig o' Turk, FK17 8HR

A steep but worthwhile trail from the Lendrick Hill car park up through the Royal Mail Grove (new woodland), with superb views over Loch Venachar to Achray Forest and Ben Venue.

 Public Toilet and visitor information available

The Byre Inn and Brig o' Turk tea room in Brig o' Turk

 From the Lendrick Hill car park follow the brown waymarker arrows along the track to the east of the car park, passing through the woodland to the Woodland Trust estate office. After crossing the road (A821), turn left and walk along the pavement until you can cross the main road. Passing through a couple of gates you climb up Lendrick Hill and then meet up with the other Lendrick Hill trails above Drippan farmstead.

For more details- see Woodland Trust Glen Finglas leaflet

 Dam Road car park (Woodland Trust Scotland)

Finglas Road, Brig o' Turk, FK17 8HT

A short walk along a private road to the site where the famous portrait of Ruskin was painted by Millais in 1853. Continue along the road to the Brig o' Turk dam which offers spectacular views up Glen Finglas as well as an impressive waterfall after lots of rain.

To make this walk slightly longer combine it with the Brig o' Turk loop walk and park at the Lendrick Hill car park.

The Byre Inn and Brig o' Turk tea room in Brig o' Turk

 Public Toilet and visitor information available

 From the Dam Road car park, take the private road along the river (left hand fork in the road). The Ruskin view point can be found leading from a track on the left before the bridge across the river.

For more details- see Woodland Trust Glen Finglas leaflet or The Great Trossachs Path leaflet.