Carron Valley Forest
Reservoir-side forest with a waymarked family walking route, play features and picnic stops.
Before you go
The Loch Shore Trail is a 4.5 km moderate family walking or cycling route, with loose or uneven gravel, short steep slopes and boardwalk. Meikle Bin access is restricted by storm damage and the Runway MTB trail is closed. Loch Shore is the family route described here; check its current status before travelling. The main car park is charged; admission cost is unconfirmed. Take care around the reservoir; swimming or paddling suitability has not been established. Check current FLS alerts and obey local closure signs.
Plan your visit
- Where
- Main Carron Valley car park, B818, east end of Carron Valley Reservoir; nearest postcode FK6 5JL
- Admission
- Admission prices are unconfirmed. Check the official website.
- Ages
- Age guidance is not confirmed. Check the rules for your chosen visit.
- Setting
- outdoor
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Sources & information
Visitor information: Forestry and Land Scotland.
Map information: coordinate source. Source record: forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/destinations/carron-valley.
Map point: main visitor arrival point. Published source point, not a surveyed doorway or a guarantee of driving access.
Source retrieved: 2026-10-29.