# The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, Aberfoyle — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Spot native red squirrels and explore scenic forest trails at this family-friendly visitor centre near Aberfoyle, complete with accessible facilities, picnic areas and refreshments. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/aberfoyle/attractions/the-lodge-forest-visitor-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Visitor Center # The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre Trossachs Road, Stirling [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=226619465561503374&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Omri Roth](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101347695240737471426) **In short:** The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre is a visitor center in Aberfoyle, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 942 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre Spot native red squirrels and explore scenic forest trails at this family-friendly visitor centre near Aberfoyle, complete with accessible facilities, picnic areas and refreshments. ## What's nearby - Go Ape Aberfoyle next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Long “LW” Walk](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107453409976391949484/reviews) ★★★★★ A truly wonderful place to visit. We went on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t overcrowded. It’s only about an hour’s drive from Glasgow. The café is spacious and serves proper meals, hot soup, and excellent coffee. The information centre is well laid out, with fascinating facts, a touch of history, and activities to keep children engaged. The park offers a variety of well‑marked walking trails for all abilities, surrounded by a beautiful forest rich with birds, wildlife, and plants. · via Google [Neil](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111126744981683063223/reviews) ★★★★★ It was not the best of days for our visit. It had dropped from over 20°C to a wet 15°C. The facilities inside the Lodge were great particularly for kids, like me. Plenty of interactive educational stuff. The café looked clean and tidy and the food prices were good. However, we didn't stay as we could not get a hot main course. The walks were all well marked. The zip slide by Go Ape looked good, and well received by all judging by the squeals. Even I was tempted but that thought soon passed. See video. · via Google [Paulfastbikes](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116729431896477702047/reviews) ★★★★★ Found by chance on our vacation when we asked some fellow walkers where we could see red squirrel. No staff on site , we used cafe nice sandwich came with crisps and small side salad . Some bird feeders outside full of small birds great to see. We took the easy walk to the waterfall, then to the squirrel hide, we had it to ourselves and got to see red squirrel up close fantastic! Cheap parking. · via Google [Eddie Mcdonald](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104646294210759890704/reviews) ★★★★★ Excellent visitor centre with stunning views from Lodge & Cafe just above Aberfoyle on the Dukes Pass rd amazing road and views . Four excellent walks with different scenery and routes . We did the white trail to waterfall very easy and good path and then followed the blue path up to the top of The Dukes Path at bit more steep in sections with rock step path in some sections. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4888f764a8c1d701:0x3251d3407fb768e!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this forest destination offers a variety of well-marked walking trails for all abilities, with opportunities to see red squirrels and other wildlife. They also highlight the spacious visitor center with educational activities for children, and the cafe serving proper meals, hot soup, and excellent coffee. Guests mention the convenient and affordable parking, as well as the clean facilities. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Trossachs Road, Aberfoyle, Stirling, FK8 3SX [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=56.1824553%2C-4.3854951) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (942 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 0-12 **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Aberfoyle [More attractions in Aberfoyle](https://staycation.co.uk/aberfoyle/attractions) ★ 4.6 (942 reviews) [Visit official website](https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/queen-elizabeth-forest-park/the-lodge-forest-visitor-centre?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0300 067 6615](tel:03000676615) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Aberfoyle **Postcode** FK8 3SX **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C8Q5JJ7+XR [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4888f764a8c1d701:0x3251d3407fb768e!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4888f764a8c1d701:0x3251d3407fb768e!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4888f764a8c1d701:0x3251d3407fb768e!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Aberfoyle Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre is best for ages 0-12. ### Is The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre wheelchair accessible? The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre? Yes: paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre? Call The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre on +44 300 067 6615. ## More near The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Bield 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberfoyle/hotels/the-bield) - [Corrie Glen B&B ★ 5.0 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberfoyle/hotels/corrie-glen-b-b) - [Aberfoyle Inn ★ 3.9 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberfoyle/hotels/aberfoyle-inn) - [Rob Roy Hotel ★ 4.3 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberfoyle/hotels/rob-roy-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Bield 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stirling/cottages/the-bield-uk34461) - [Aberfoyle Apartment 1 - Hazel ★ 5.0 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stirling/cottages/aberfoyle-apartment-1-hazel-uk40004) - [Aberfoyle Apartment 2 - Birch ★ 5.0 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stirling/cottages/aberfoyle-apartment-2-birch-uk40003) - [Aberfoyle Apartment 3 - Holly ★ 5.0 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stirling/cottages/aberfoyle-apartment-3-holly-uk40005) ### Campsites nearby - [Cobleland Campsite ★ 4.5 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/gartmore/camping/cobleland-campsite-gartmore) - [Trossachs Holiday Park ★ 4.5 · 3.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/callander/camping/trossachs-holiday-park) - [Gartmore Estate Campsite ★ 4.5 · 3.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberfoyle/camping/gartmore-estate-campsite) - [Trossachs Pier ★ 4.8 · 3.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/callander/camping/trossachs-pier) ### Things to do nearby - [Go Ape Aberfoyle ★ 4.8 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/aberfoyle/attractions/go-ape-aberfoyle) - [Doon Hill Fairy Walk ★ 4.3 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/aberfoyle/attractions/doon-hill-fairy-walk) - [Queen Elizabeth Forest Park ★ 4.7 · 2.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stirling/attractions/queen-elizabeth-forest-park) - [Loch Katrine ★ 4.6 · 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/stirling/attractions/loch-katrine)