Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
Duke's Pass
About
Duke's Pass
This popular public road, regarded as one of Britain's best drives, leads you through some of the most scenic parts of the Trossachs. It was originally built by the Duke of Montrose in the 19th century to improve access to his estate. Later it was upgraded to accommodate the Victorian tourists drawn to the area after the publication of Sir Walter Scott's epic poem 'The Lady of the Lake' which celebrates the beauty of Loch Katrine. At Hopscotch Travel, we have a number of tours which incorporate Dukes Pass ranging from day tours from Edinburgh , and day tours from Glasgow.
Things to see & do
FAQs
The Duke's Pass, the A821, runs for roughly 8 miles through the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park between Aberfoyle and Brig o'Turk in the Trossachs, topping out at around 270 metres.
It's a scenic drive rather than a difficult one. There are tight bends and a few steep sections, but it's a normal road that suits all vehicles, and one of the loveliest drives in central Scotland.
The Trossachs lie in central Scotland, about 25 miles north of Glasgow and 45 miles northwest of Edinburgh, within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Scotland's first.
Autumn, from late September to November, is the favourite, when the oak and birch woodland turns gold and amber. Spring is lovely too as the forest comes into leaf, and the pass stays open year-round.
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Duke's Pass
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Tours visiting this attraction
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