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Craig o' Loch Road
Forfar
DD8 1BT
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Telephone: | 01307 461118 |
Website: | Angus Council Ranger Service at Forfar Loch Country Park |
Situated only a few minutes walk from the centre of the historic town, Forfar Loch Country Park with its woodland, loch and grassland habitats is a haven for visitors and wildlife throughout the year.
For information help and advice, speak to the Countryside Rangers who care for the park and its visitors. Rangers can be easily recognised by their badge which bears the National Ranger Symbol.
The Ranger Service runs a varied programme of events throughout the year to suit all ages. Full details of forthcoming events can be found in the visitor centre.
The Ranger Service runs a series of activity clubs for children from pre-school to 14 years of age to learn more about the environment.
Opening Times
The Visitor Centre is open 1pm - 4pm, April - September; and
2pm - 4pm ,October - March.
Prices & Charges
Ranger led environmental activities are free of charge. Some workshops carry a small charge for materials.
We cater for all visitors, as a result, many of our facilities are accessible for wheelchair users. These include the visitor centre, viewing platforms and park trails.
Forfar Loch Country Park is home to a rich variety of wildlife. A large number of wildfowl are resident on the loch throughout the year and numbers swell in autumn and winter with the arrival of migrants from the Arctic.
Mammals found around the park include fox, otter and stoat.
The park is also host to a wide variety of wildflower and fungi.
School and college groups are welcome all year where the variety of habitats within the park provide excellent opportunities for environmental education, and nature study. Rangers are available to work with classes and provide teachers with advice and assistance. The Rangers can also visit schools to give illustrated talks. Teachers planning environmental activities are encouraged to discuss their ideas with the Ranger Service who will tailor activities to meet the needs of individual classes.
The Rangers are happy to arrange a guided walk or other activity for groups wishing to visit the park. In addition groups wishing to undertake conservation tasks or badge work are most welcome.
Rangers hold two Environmental Clubs on a regular basis.
For meeting dates and times visit:
A well equipped leisure centre is situated at the east end of Forfar Loch offering all weather floodlit courts for football and tennis, a weights room and a hi-tech fitness suite, badminton and squash. In addition during the summer pitch and putt and crazy golf are available.
Forfar Loch Country Park also boasts a caravan park. For details, visit:
The park's orienteering course is available for use all year. A short course is available for children and families.
Maps and clipboards are available at the visitor centre.
Pre-booking in advance is essential.
Young Naturalists Club - Digital Photography
The Visitor Centre is open in the summer months between 1pm and 4pm and from 2pm to 4pm in the winter.
