Duke's Pass

Duke's Pass
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A winding road through magnificent Trossachs scenery

This popular public road, regarded as one of Britain's best drives, leads you through some of the most scenic parts of the Trossachs. It was originally built by the Duke of Montrose in the 19th century to improve access to his estate. Later it was upgraded to accommodate the Victorian tourists drawn to the area after the publication of Sir Walter Scott's epic poem 'The Lady of the Lake' which celebrates the beauty of Loch Katrine.

Facilities and access

Walking
Walking

The nearest facilities to the Duke's Pass can be found at The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, 1 mile north of Aberfoyle.

Stay the night

Our Stay the Night trial has now closed for the season. All participating car parks have now reverted to no overnight parking permitted, in line with all our car parks.

Car parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates.

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Getting here

The Duke's Pass is the public road that links Aberfoyle and Loch Katrine. The section of the A821 that runs between Aberfoyle and Loch Achray makes up the bulk of it.

The best place to start exploring is The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, 1 mile north of Aberfoyle.

Using SatNav?

FK8 3SX is the postcode for The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre at the southern end of the Pass.

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Get in touch

Have a question or suggestion for improvement?

Email
enquiries.central@forestryandland.gov.scot
Phone
0300 067 6600 (option 2)
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Nearby forests

Young couple looking down forest track

1
Three Lochs Forest Drive

Enjoy classic Trossachs scenery from your car

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Toilets
Toilets
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Parking
Cycling
Cycling
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Forest drive
Forest drive
Horse riding
Horse riding
Picnic area
Picnic area
Distance from 'Duke's Pass': 0.78 miles
Looking towards Ben Venue over Achray forest

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Ben Venue

Walk to a low-level viewpoint or begin your high hill climb

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)
Distance from 'Duke's Pass': 1.26 miles
Boots walking up a slope

3
Ben A'an

Climb the Trossachs' famous 'mountain in miniature'

Facilities and activities
Walking
Walking
Parking (charge)
Parking (charge)
Distance from 'Duke's Pass': 1.35 miles
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