This guide describes the easy and enjoyable walk to and around Lochan Spling, a small strip of water between Aberfoyle and Loch Ard in the Trossachs.

I did this hike in just under an hour, which was 4.35km. You can take the trail in a more leisurely walk. When I walked it most recently, the weather was hot for Scotland, and some insects joined me as I headed around the route. So a reminder to take some Smidge, as with the right conditions, you too will experience the dreaded midges. Also, walkers should note that the trail is on the Gravelfoyle routes, so look out for bikes.

The Lochan Spling trail starts at a free Forestry car park (more on that later). Turn off the B829 Aberfoyle to Stronachlachar Road at Milton to get to the car park, and do take care as the roads are single track with blind bends in places.

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More on the car park, which is free with plenty of spaces, some picnic benches and a useful information board. There aren’t any toilets, but several hikes are leading from here.

I’ve added some photographs to show the Lochan Spling trail, which is pretty easy, on a mixture of gravel and some areas that may be muddy after rainfall. Follow the green waymarker posts; they’ll keep you right.

Above is the Duchry Water, which you cross. When you reach the point in the picture below, head left to walk clockwise around Lochan Spling. You’ll loop around and then return via the path on the right.

Below you can see Lochan Spling itself, and at the top of this guide is a piece of metal architecture of a fish. There’s also a picnic bench on the route.

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