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  "description": "Walking from The Lodge Forest Visitors in Aberfoyle, Craigmore Hill offers breathtaking views of Loch Ard to the west and the Scottish Lowlands to the south.",
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  "publishedAt": "2025-11-24T09:47:13.000Z",
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    "Glasgow on the",
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    "South West Highlands",
    "West Highlands",
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  "textContent": "### Craigmore\n\nCraigmore is a striking, rugged hill dominating the Aberfoyle skyline. A rocky, craggy mound with a flat summit, Craigmore is the first hill visitors to this part of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park see.\n\n## OS Maps\n\nSee the route on OS Maps\n\nView Route\n\n### Walk description and route advice\n\nStarting at The Lodge Forest Visitors Centre, follow the forest path located on the northeast corner of the car park until you reach the trail on your right, next to a small berm. Follow the path past the waterfall on your right until you arrive at A821 Dukes Pass. Cross the road and continue along the path directly ahead. The path is well-maintained and gradually winds uphill. Eventually, you will reach a bench offering your first views over the lowlands.\n\nWhen you leave the bench, follow the trail uphill and take a moment to notice the sign reminding you that the trail isn't marked beyond this point. The path then becomes a bit more adventurous, featuring a steep incline that can be pretty wet and boggy in places. You'll find some lumps, bumps and rocks along the way, so take your time and be cautious—especially if the ground is icy.\n\nFollowing the trail, the summit comes with little warning, marked by a tiny cairn that sometimes disappears, perhaps by locals who remove it, before it reappears some time later! The most noticeable feature upon reaching the summit is the view ahead of you over Loch Ard towards Kinlochard.\n\nThe return route follows the same path, although there are plenty of options to make this a circular walk through Aberfoyle or back to the start point at the David Marshal Lodge.\n\n### How hard is Craigmore Hill\n\n**Moderate**\nCraigmore is not particularly demanding; however, it can become very wet and boggy in the second half. The first half follows waymarked forest and hill paths, with the second half being a rough, undulating hill trail.\n\n### Time and distance\n\n  * 2.9 miles (4.6 km)\n  * Allow 3 hours\n\n\n\n### Getting to the start\n\nThere is a large pay and display car park at The Lodge Forest Visitors Centre, operated by Forestry and Land Scotland\n\n  * Open the start location in Google Maps\n  * Address: The Lodge Forest Visitors Centre, Trossachs Road, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SX\n  * what3words; ///daunted.simulator.anguished\n\n\n\nThere is a regular bus service to Aberfoyle from Stirling on the C11 and from Glasgow on the X10A.\n\n### Weather forecast for Craigmore Hill\n\nGet the latest weather forecast for Craigmore.\n\n  * Met Office - Aberfoyle\n  * Met Office Mountain Weather - South West Highlands\n  * Mountain Weather Service (MWS) - West Highlands\n\n\n\n### OS and Harvey maps\n\n  * OS Maps Explorer OL46 - The Trossachs\n  * OS Maps Landranger 57 - Stirling & the Trossachs\n\n\n\nA range of Harvey maps covering Craigmore is available here.\n\n### GPS routes\n\nThe GPS route is available on OS Maps for use with your smartphone. Additionally, you can download a GPX file from OS Maps for your standalone GPS devices, such as a Garmin eTrex.\n\n### Facilities and toilets\n\nThe Lodge Forest Visitors Centre has toilets and a cafe. In Aberfoyle, there are several cafes and coffee shops, including a co-op, a woollen mill, and public toilets.\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n#### When is the best time to climb Craigmore\n\nYou can walk to Craigmore any time of the year, but it is best on a clear day to enjoy the views. Always check the weather before walking, and stay within your abilities.\n\n#### Is Craigmore Hill suitable for dogs?\n\nYes, but please keep dogs on a lead.\n\n#### Is Craigmore Hill suitable for prams & children?\n\nCraigmore is not suitable for prams.\nChildren should always be supervised by an appropriate adult whilst in the hills, and carers should always have the proper skills and equipment to take children into the mountains.\n\n#### What's the path like on Craigmore Hill?\n\nThe first half is on a well-made forest and hill path, while the second half takes you along a rough, open, and undulating mountain trail that can become very boggy in places.\n\n#### How high (elevation) is Craigmore Hill?\n\nCraigmore has a total elevation of 387 metres.\n\n#### More information on Craigmore Hill\n\nCraigmore is a rugged hill that dominates the Aberfoyle skyline. You can read more about Craigmore on Wikipedia.\n\n## Craigmore Hill Gallery\n\nCar park at the The Lodge Forest Visitors in Aberfoyle\n\nForest path from The Lodge Forest Visitors to the A821 (Dukes Pass)\n\nA821 to the bench on a well made hill trail with stone steps\n\nFrom the bench to the summit the terrain gets rough and boggy\n\nThe small summit cairn and view over Loch Ard towards Ben Lomind",
  "title": "Craigmore from Aberfoyle",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-16T15:54:36.393Z"
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