13-514: Craigmore may refer to one of the following places: Craigmore (hill) , in the Trossachs, Scotland Craigmore, part of Rothesay , Isle of Bute, Scotland Craigmore, Nova Scotia , Canada Craigmore, South Australia Craigmore High School Craigmore Christian School Craigmore, Zimbabwe Craigmore, County Antrim , a townland of County Antrim , Northern Ireland Craigmore, Aghadowey,
26-674: A few scattered trees. At its southern foot, the River Forth , accompanied by the B829 road to Loch Ard and the village of Stronachlacher , runs from west to east. To the north and northwest, a line of increasingly higher peaks runs all the way to Ben Venue about 3 miles away. To the east, the A821 climbs up to the Duke's Pass . On the other side of this road is the David Marshall Lodge, a visitor centre for
39-411: A kilometre north of the summit are Aberfoyle Quarries, disused slate quarries that were used to supply roofing material for the railways and for much of central Scotland. The route of the old tramway , which transported men and material from the quarries to the local branch line , is still discernible. The Lodge Visitor Centre is the easiest start point for an ascent of Craigmore, a path branching off
52-433: A roe in the thick alder copsewood that surrounds Loch Ard. The little wavelets break upon the pebbly beaches, or plash gently on the rocks of the steep islet on which Duke Murdoch's ruined castle stands. In Couligarten Bay the bulrushes bend gently as the homing wild ducks quatter down noiselessly amongst their stems, vanishing as silently as a seal slips into the sea. The Queen Elizabeth Forest Park encompasses Loch Ard and
65-669: A townland in County Londonderry , Northern Ireland Craigmore, Maghera civil parish , a townland in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Craigmore&oldid=1072755214 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
78-578: Is a loch , located in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park , Stirling council area , Scotland . The name of the loch comes from àird , the Scottish Gaelic word for a promontory, headland, height , ultimately from àrd meaning high . The loch is approximately 4 by 2 km (2.5 by 1.2 mi) in size and runs east-west along a sheltered glen. It is sometimes considered to be
91-485: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Craigmore (hill) Craigmore is a prominent hill, 387 metres high, above the village of Aberfoyle in the council area of Stirling in Scotland . The summit of Craigmore rises about a mile northwest of the centre of Aberfoyle. The top of the hill and much of the upper southern and eastern slopes are open moorland with
104-470: Is surrounded by 16 miles (26 km) of family-friendly mountain bike , walking , and horseback trails. These trails, some with waymarkers, link into a much larger network of forest fire roads, which can take the rider on >30 km circular routes through the park. The Loch Ard Family Sculpture Trails provide an interactive outdoor experience, with sculptures placed along the trails, interesting seating, and sound posts, among other features. Loch Ard
117-417: The Duke of Albany . Though one of Scotland's smaller lochs, it is one of the most picturesque and its sheltered location means it is ideal for kayaking and other water sports. R. B. Cunninghame Graham wrote: Ben Lomond... seems to watch over the whole district and to dominate it. No sound is heard, except the babbling of the mountain streams as they slip down over the smooth stones, or the sharp belling of
130-552: The A821 and heading up to the line of the old tramway. From there the route follows the top of the ridge to the summit. Craigmore can also be tackled from Aberfoyle itself, passing near the visitor centre on the way. There is a cairn at the top. From the summit there are views of Loch Ard , Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps as well as the Scottish Lowlands . Loch Ard Loch Ard ( Scottish Gaelic : Loch na h-Àirde )
143-523: The Trossachs region. Although it is not particularly high, Craigmore appears prominent due to its location on the fringes of the Trossachs range and its steep southerly slopes that drop sharply down to the valley of the River Forth and the Scottish Lowlands beyond. On the steep, south face of the hill is an old quarry that once supplied blue-grey dolerite for the traditional buildings of Aberfoyle. About
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#1732884098716156-474: The source of the River Forth , although the river's true source is the confluence of its outflow, the Avondhu River, and Duchray Water . Loch Ard lies downstream of Loch Chon . The loch contains several small islands including Eilean Gorm, Briedach, St. Mallo, which is rumoured to have an old chapel dedicated to that saint, and Dundochill, which is the site of Duke Murdoch's castle that may have been built by
169-461: The surrounding forest. The waters of Loch Ard are home to both a sailing and rowing club. The villages of Kinlochard , and Milton lie on its shores. The village of Aberfoyle lies 2 miles (3 km) to its east, with the summit of Craigmore behind it, while the mountain of Ben Lomond sits to its west. The northern shores of Loch Ard are dominated by the mountain ridge of the 616-metre (2,021 ft) tall Beinn an Fhogharaidh . Loch Ard
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