What are the best family-friendly activities in Scottish forests?

Pucks Glen, Cowal

A gothic woodland gorge filled with waterfalls and lush greenery ideal for family woodland walks[1].


Ardkinglas Woodland Garden, Cairndow

A charming woodland garden with fairy trails and natural features perfect for families[1].


Glen Trool

A scenic spot in Galloway Forest Park offering peaceful forest walks and historic views[1].


Linn of Dee, Mar Lodge Estate

A dramatic forest gorge in Aberdeenshire with deep trails suitable for family adventures[1].


Loch Garten

A woodland walk in Abernethy National Nature Reserve with abundant local wildlife[1].


Lochan Uaine, Glenmore Forest Park

A green-hued lochan surrounded by ancient pines, ideal for a family stroll[1].


Loch an Eilein

A circular walk in a forest setting featuring historic castle ruins on a loch[1].


Glen Tanar, Deeside

A wooded valley with dramatic pine forests and waterfalls great for family outings[1].


Woodland walks in Scotland
West Fife Woodlands Way

A scenic route through various woodlands with charming trails and natural beauty[1].


Dollar Glen, The Ochils

A picturesque wooded glen with bridges and flowing burns, ideal for families[1].


Tentsmuir Forest, Fife

An expansive forest with walking and cycling paths and nearby beach access for families[1].


The Hermitage, Dunkeld

A historic ancient woodland path leading to the stunning Black Linn Falls[1].


Linn of Tummel

A charming woodland gorge featuring a deep pool where the River Tummel flows[1].


Forest and loch in Argyll Forest Park
Argyll Forest Park

A diverse forest offering peaceful trails and wildlife spotting opportunities perfect for families[2].


Glenmore Forest Park

A vast woodland in the Cairngorms ideal for hiking and family outdoor activities[2].


Tay Forest Park

A forest park with extensive walking and cycling trails and scenic vistas suitable for families[2].


Mountain bikers in woods in Tweed Valley Forest Park
Tweed Valley Forest Park

A forested area along the River Tweed offering gentle walks and cycling trails for families[2].


Cairngorms National Park

A large national park with ancient woodlands and diverse outdoor forest activities for families[2].


Galloway Forest Park

Scotland’s largest forest park, ideal for nature, wildlife and forest walks with the family[1].


Best places to visit in Scotland
Glen Affric

A renowned ancient Caledonian pinewood offering stunning and immersive woodland walks[1].


Fortingall

A historic village setting featuring the ancient Fortingall Yew amid forest surroundings[1].


Rothiemurchus Estate

An expansive estate in the Cairngorms offering forest trails and the popular Loch an Eilein walk[1].


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