Dounans
Dounans is just 30 minutes from Glasgow, in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Set in 30 acres of its own grounds, it has a lochan which is used for beginner canoeing and raft building as well as being within easy reach of local rivers and Loch Ard. From Dounans it possible to walk right into the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park from the Centre to explore the woodland trails and see the Little Fawn waterfall.
Three accommodation blocks each with 4 dorms for 12 people gives a group capacity of up to 144 and 12 leaders.
Dounans has a large hall with a large C-touch screen available to group leaders.
Based in the tourist village of Aberfoyle, nearby natural landmarks include Loch Katrine and Ben Lomond. The centre sits on the Highland boundary fault and offers excellent opportunities for geology field trips.
The area is steeped in history. Famous Scottish characters William Wallace, Rob Roy Macgregor and Mary Queen of Scots all had a part to play.
Dounans is a great base for groups exploring on the Great Trossachs Path or the Rob Roy Way.