The Duke's Pass

A821Aberfoyle to Stirling · Scotland

Route line of The Duke's Pass
Distance13.0mi · 21 km
Drive time27 minon the road
DifficultyModerate 
ForestLakes

A twisting climb through the Trossachs between Aberfoyle and Loch Katrine.

The A821 Duke's Pass winds up through forest and rock in the heart of the Trossachs, with lochs glinting below. It is narrow and busy with visitors in summer, so take it gently and use the forest car parks to stop.

Where it runs

AberfoyleStart · Scotland
StirlingEnd · United Kingdom

Character

Corners20bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient10%≈ 1-in-10
Hairpins2tight bends
Climb300 mtotal ascent
Summit269 mhighest point · 883 ft
SpringSummerAutumn

Elevation

244 m range
25 m147 m269 m 0 mi7 mi13 mi

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