Callander has long been known as a gateway to and from the Highlands. Callander crags are part of the geological fault known as the Highland Boundary.
The passes through the hills north of the town have been used over the centuries by Travelers, Drovers and Caterans. These passes continue to this day to allow access into wilder country further north and south.
National Route 7, a Sustrans route which passes through Callander provides cyclist and mountain bikers access to well established trails around Callander and the Trossachs.
The route is known as Lochs and Glens North coming from Glasgow on its' way to Inverness were it joins the North Sea route.
Callander today is a main access town into Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Scotlands' first National Park. It is much more than a 'gateway' today. Its' is described as the being the Heart Of The Park. The country around Callander offers great opportunities for all outdoor activities and country pursuits.
People who come to area are often surprised by number of routes that can fallowed providing easier family experiences, safe for children to more challenging 'off road' and single track experiences. The trails around the lochs,glens and woodlands in the area offer great scenic opportunities that should not be missed. The glens and woods also offer some very challenging routes through the hill passes of the area. Scotways are traditional 'rights of way' in Scotland and where used in the past as main routes across country for locals and travelers alike. Callander is situated at the convergence of a number of these routes. Today they are mainly used by recreational users such as cyclists and walkers.
Information on the routes around Callander is not to difficult to find. Most of the maps available have some indication of them included. The forestry Commision provide a number of detailed guides, Callander is included in their map and guide to the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Other route information is available through numerous independent publications' and maps available at the Rob Roy Visitor centre and other outlets in the town.
So folks come and experience the Heart of Scotland and the Trossachs by visiting the Heart of the Park at Callander
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