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Tay Forest Park
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Tay Forest Park is a forest park in the council area of Perth and Kinross in Scotland. It consists of a network of forests managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) that are spread across the Highland parts of Perthshire,[1] and covers 194 km2 (75 sq mi) in total.[2] The park contains a series of disparate woods that are managed for multiple benefits, with an emphasis on recreation facilities for visitors.[3]
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Location | Perth and Kinross, Scotland |
Coordinates | 56.5837412°N 3.664917°W / 56.5837412; -3.664917 |
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The park's main visitor centre is at Queen's View, near Loch Tummel, where there is a café, gift shop and interpretive displays. Other smaller centres are located at the following locations:[1]
- Allean, also close to Loch Tummel
- Faskally, between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie
- Carie on the south side of Loch Rannoch
- Grandtully, between Aberfeldy and Ballinluig
- Weem, north of Aberfeldy
- Drummond Hill on the north side of Loch Tay
- Craigvinean, near Dunkeld and Birnam
At each location there is a car park and waymarked trails for visitors. Some of the site have more facilities, such as toilets.