Achray Forest Drive, FK8
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This is a permit-only parking location beside Loch Drunkie in the Trossachs National Park, with beautiful views and direct loch access. The gravel access road has bumps, and the drive’s gate is locked at 4pm each day. It becomes very quiet and private after the public road closes, although the ground near the loch can be boggy. Clean toilets are available, but there is no reported waste disposal or water point.
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Listing copied from our source, 53 days ago
Pitch for motorhomes: Very nice, quiet place with a view of Loch Drunkie. The tent site in section F is within walking distance, but far enough away that you cannot see or hear it. Direct access to the loch. Great view. Two days before arrival, you receive arrival information by email and a gate code by text message in case you arrive after 4 p.m. Toilets nearby. Ranger very friendly. The pitch is shaded from the afternoon onward.Translating
Park-up F. Stayed 1 night 25/4. Perfect location, we managed to get level without ramps. Beautiful views of the Loch. Very safe and secure here. Rangers came round at 4.30pm to check on who was staying the night as the barriers were about to be locked. Toilets were clean, but the sanitary bin was overflowing. We'd definitely stay here again.
Extraordinary spot. We stopped at F, and it is simply magical. The access road is gravel with a few bumps, so plan accordingly depending on your vehicle. No problem at all in a Trafic 3-style van. The entrance closes at 4 p.m. and the exit at 5 p.m. A guard came by shortly after 4 p.m. to greet us and give us the exit barrier code just in case. No traffic, so it is quiet at night.Translating
A great park up location. As the road is shut to the public after 4pm it is very quiet and feels private. This is site “F” which is only for 1 motorhome/camper so feels even more private. Access to the loch was a bit boggy. The gravel road is not for those who are “precious” about their vehicles but for ourselves we really enjoyed the drive.
spent 3 nights. Some letters have a few spots. Here is some tips ♡ ♡ ♡ B & F : along the loch, great view, sun until late, access to loch. (This one is F!) E : under pine trees, view over the loch, sun until late ♡ ♡ L : just along the loch but trees block the view, easy access to loch. ♡ D : view of the forest, far from loch, uneven K, N & M, no special view, far from loch.