The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre is open between 10am and 4pm, seven days a week, although you're welcome to explore the beautiful surrounding forest at any time of year. Car parking charges: - PS1 for up to 1 hour - PS3 for all day - PS12 for minibus or coach all day With trails suitable for all, tree top adventures, a great cafe, toilets and plenty of information, this should be your first stop when it comes to exploring Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Enjoy panoramic views and scenic trails, from a gentle stroll to a waterfall past a monument commemorating the Women's Timber Corps, better known as the Lumberjills, to more strenuous routes through lofty woods and rocky crags.
It was rainy day on our visit. The center was accessible for wheelchair. There is an accessible walking route. It takes almost half an hour. You will see an impressive waterfall, is called "the burn of the fawn". My partner was able to go close by wheelchair. The center even provides a scooter for people with limitations in mobility to go on the route. Beautiful scenery!
Had an enjoyable trip and were very lucky to see a female osprey on her egg from a viewing hide. We felt blessed as we called on a day where Caz was on hand and learned that she had 20 years of studying Osprey's and was very knowledgeable as we bombarded her with questions. Also, looked for Red Squirrels but no luck. We took a walk along the pathway through the woodland into town. Had a lovely walk around the beautiful town of Dunkeld, along the river tay, then around the cathedral with amazing trees down to the river. We stopped for lunch and then made our way back to our car along the same well signed pathway. (There are steep hills at places so put on your walking boots)
Visited here today on a sunny February day. The food and service in the cafe was great. Best soup I've ever had, toasties were lush and good coffee. The staff on the front desk in the visitor centre were also very friendly and helpful in making sure we got the trail we were after. Our intention was walking to the waterfall but we ended up on top of the big hill - The Craigmore View Trail after visiting the waterfall. The waterfall walk was lovely, highly recommend and isn't too long or hard. But the walk to the top of the hill was pretty steep at points. Worth it for the view at the top.
Nice visitor center and cafe with a great view! The staff were friendly and the food was good. There is different walks to do and we did the little one that is accessible and lead to a beautiful waterfall. The paths are well maintained and signed. The ticket for the car park also cover other site which is quite nice!
Great place to stop for a drink or meal, even if you're not planning a walk but just touring the area by car. There are many trails around the forests and hills. The lodge, with the cafe, has an information room with details of the park, animals and birds which can be found there. There were live views of the camera feeds set up too on a large screen so that we could watch the antics of 2 red squirrels and a host of birds feeding.
So glad we stopped off here. The lodge visitor centre is in a lovely location with lots of walking trails of varying abilities. We came here in a final attempt to see some red squirrels before we headed home from our holiday. The lady on the desk was very friendly and helpful and gave us directions to a walk which takes you to a hide in the woods. After a short walk we made it to the hide and watched the red squirrels and visiting birds for hours. Holiday made thanks to the helpful staff member at the lodge.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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It was rainy day on our visit. The center was accessible for wheelchair. There is an accessible walking route. It takes almost half an hour. You will see an impressive waterfall, is called "the burn of the fawn". My partner was able to go close by wheelchair. The center even provides a scooter for people with limitations in mobility to go on the route. Beautiful scenery!
Had an enjoyable trip and were very lucky to see a female osprey on her egg from a viewing hide. We felt blessed as we called on a day where Caz was on hand and learned that she had 20 years of studying Osprey's and was very knowledgeable as we bombarded her with questions. Also, looked for Red Squirrels but no luck. We took a walk along the pathway through the woodland into town. Had a lovely walk around the beautiful town of Dunkeld, along the river tay, then around the cathedral with amazing trees down to the river. We stopped for lunch and then made our way back to our car along the same well signed pathway. (There are steep hills at places so put on your walking boots)
Visited here today on a sunny February day. The food and service in the cafe was great. Best soup I've ever had, toasties were lush and good coffee. The staff on the front desk in the visitor centre were also very friendly and helpful in making sure we got the trail we were after. Our intention was walking to the waterfall but we ended up on top of the big hill - The Craigmore View Trail after visiting the waterfall. The waterfall walk was lovely, highly recommend and isn't too long or hard. But the walk to the top of the hill was pretty steep at points. Worth it for the view at the top.
Nice visitor center and cafe with a great view! The staff were friendly and the food was good. There is different walks to do and we did the little one that is accessible and lead to a beautiful waterfall. The paths are well maintained and signed. The ticket for the car park also cover other site which is quite nice!
Great place to stop for a drink or meal, even if you're not planning a walk but just touring the area by car. There are many trails around the forests and hills. The lodge, with the cafe, has an information room with details of the park, animals and birds which can be found there. There were live views of the camera feeds set up too on a large screen so that we could watch the antics of 2 red squirrels and a host of birds feeding.
So glad we stopped off here. The lodge visitor centre is in a lovely location with lots of walking trails of varying abilities. We came here in a final attempt to see some red squirrels before we headed home from our holiday. The lady on the desk was very friendly and helpful and gave us directions to a walk which takes you to a hide in the woods. After a short walk we made it to the hide and watched the red squirrels and visiting birds for hours. Holiday made thanks to the helpful staff member at the lodge.
