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If you are lucky of Beinn Sgulaird and Glen Ure and an opportunity timber producing woodlands along and tradition. glimpses of beautiful Glen Ure, once home to Here are some pointers for a safe and . enough to have rain during your visit, the to glimpse the elusive pine marten. Lochaline ferry spectacular.the government factor Colin Roy Campbell (The enjoyable trip: Fishnish is the perfectDiscover stop on more the for witha break river can be The forests of Red Fox) whose murder in 1752 inspired Robert Loose and uneven gravel Argyll are arriving or leavingour other leaflets. Louis Stevenson’s novel Kidnapped. surface, with long firm • Be properly equipped Garmony is a great place to admire the view, Some of the Gaelic names you’ll meet on Scallastle River Trail grassy sections. Some have a picnic or explore the sea shore. – there is our forest trails may already be familiar: • Plan your route carefully and stick to it North Argyll steep slopes. Includes a 1¼ miles waymarked trails, some shared with b) number of people in the party ‘beinn’, pronounced [byne], mountain ‘lochan’ / 2.2 km • Tell someone where you are going and when timber footbridge with Watch out for wildlife at both sites are most [LOCH-an], a little loch; or ‘gleann’ [gl-OWW- Follow the gentler trail to the tumbling Scallastle Allow a short flight of steps. you expect to return always something to see here. Birds likecan Fishnishn], glen. Loop Others, such as ‘abhainn’ [AV-eh- River, or complete the steep loop up to a great 1 hour viewpoint looking across to the rugged peak of • Take adequate warm and waterproof clothing gannets, oyster catchers and terns een], river; ‘allt’ [OW-lt], stream; and ‘ceum’ ker, 20:20 Vis hita ion otters, seals and porpoise W 3 miles / ry er obvious but Dun da Gaoithe. 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You can also Mostly firm gravel Allow and areas that may be discoverFor information a bit more on public about transport the services wonderful contact: surface, with a section ¾ hours wildlifeTraveline of Scotland, Mull, or 0871 just 2002233 sit and or enjoy the views. of uneven grass and muddy. Two bridges. www.travelinescotland.com Try our trail names ‘Ceum Nan Seangan’ to inform an ambulance) earth path. Some In emergencies call 999 and ask for the ancient Atlantic oakwoods, which are full of [kaym nan Sheng-gun], path of the ants; © Crown Copyright 2020 police. When connected provide: parts‘Trì mayDrochaidean’ be muddy. Moderate slopes with a) location of the incident the three bridges; [Treeand ‘An Dro-heetchun] Darach Ruadh’, some[un DA-roch short steeper ROO-ugh] , the red oak. b) number of people in the party Wind through the woods to discover and Land Scotland-2K/JTCP/March Design and Visitor Planning, Forestry Designed by: and Land Scotland unless © Forestry Jo Scott. 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Stroll through the eastern reaches of the The forested slopes of Knapdale offer Unforgettable views across the Sound mighty Kilmichael Forest on a short trail exhilarating crossings over high gorges, of Jura richly reward the steep climb that circles through the woodland at the stunning hilltop views and pleasant through the trees that cloak Knapdale. foot of the Loch Glashan reservoir. strolls through peaceful woodland. You can stand among the ruins of a The forests of medieval dun or stronghold that once watched over the waterway far below. Glashan Burn Trail Green Gate Loop Mid Argyll Circle through pleasant broadleaved woodland A gentle wander beneath towering larch and fir Crinan Trail around Glashan Burn at the foot of the trees along the cascades of Dunardry Burn. reservoir’s dam. Climb steeply through ash, birch and conifers to and Kintyre Firm gravel and tarmac ¼ mile / the ruined medieval lookout of Castle Dounie. Mostly narrow stony 1 mile / Cup and Ring Trail surface throughout, with 0.4km The crag is a stunning pulpit overlooking the path with a stretch on 1.5 km some slightly loose sections. Allow Near to Nature Trail Sound of Jura and the Inner Hebrides. Argyll forest road. Long gentle Allow ¼ hour Discover some of Scotland’s most extensive Moderate slopes. Includes slopes with some short ¾ hour A quirky and exhilarating trail around Dunardry Long steep slopes for 600m, 4 miles prehistoric rock art. On the edge of the forest are a bridge and a section along steeper sections. Burn gorge, guaranteed to excite all your senses including several sets of / 6.5 km a series of stones carved with cups and rings over the access road. and get your pulse racing. rough steps. Uneven gravel Allow 4,000 years ago. surface with narrow, grassy 2½ hours Firm but uneven gravel 1¼ miles 4 Achnabreac Uneven gravel path, with 1¼ mile and rough rocky sections. Bardarroch Trail surface, with some narrow / 1.9 km some narrow, grassy and / 2 km Some parts may be muddy. sections and exposed tree Allow potentially muddy sections. Allow Discover a wonder of prehistory in the Walk beneath towering trees in a quiet part of roots. Some steep slopes ¾ hour Some steep slopes. Includes ¾ hour heart of these woods – the greatest the forest overlooking the scenic Crinan Canal. with long sets of uneven sections of boardwalk with collection of Neolithic rock art in Britain. stone steps. Includes a steps. Look out for vehicles Mostly firm, wide gravel 2¼ miles From the forest trails you’ll also find few bridges. along the forest road. track. Uneven grassy / 3.7 km inspiring views and abundant wildlife. section that may Allow 1¼ hours occasionally be muddy. Dunardry Trail oal tit © Ma Long moderate slopes C rk H am b Dragonfly Trail lin for up to 600m with some , 2 Rock Art Trail 0 Climb steadily to reach the summit of An Cruach :2 0 steeper sections. A gentle meander around the low-lying Mòr (‘the great stack’) for 360˚ views of the Argyll This trail cuts through the forest to visit one of wetlands, where you can look for waterbirds and coast and a magnificent bird’s eye view of Mòine Achnabreac’s enigmatic cup and ring marked colourful dragonflies. Mhór rocks. There are also great views over Loch Gilp. Firm gravel surface ½ mile / Some long steep slopes 3 miles ½ mile / Wide, firm and throughout with some 0.8 km with uneven stone steps. / 4.8 km 0.8 km smooth gravel surface loose sections. Mostly Allow Generally firm gravel Allow Allow throughout. Some flat with some moderate ¼ hour surface, with some uneven 2 hours ¼ hour moderate slopes, slopes. Areas may be wet and narrow sections. Short but plenty of resting after rain. grassy section at summit places along the way. may occasionally be wet. 7 Glean a Gealbhan Loch Coille-Bharr The forests of Mid Argyll Step into a legendary landscape on a and Kintyre delightful trail that passes a prehistoric tomb named after a mythical hero and Welcome to the forests in the heart a ruined medieval dun, a stronghold of Argyll, stretching from Loch Awe to reputedly once home to a famous hunter Kintyre. Welcome to the cradle of the and his fearsome black wolfhound. Kingdom of the Scots, full of heritage, history, and natural beauty. 1

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Wildlife Trail Loch Coille-Bharr Trail Barnluasgan Oakwood Trail 8 Barnluasgan Bheir coilltean Mheadhan Earra-Ghàidheal agus Chinntìre Stroll through the alder, birch and hazel around A circuit of beautiful Loch Coille-Bharr, surrounded by Explore the ancient Atlantic oakwoods between dhut rogha is taghadh bòidhchead na h-Alba, le lochanan These native oakwoods are rich with picturesque Loch Barnluasgan and look out for native oakwoods and a great place to look for beavers Loch Barnluasgan and Loch Linne. As well as a range mòra mara a’ sìneadh eadar mòintichean is monaidhean. of native broadleaves, there are great views over wildlife. There have been beavers here beavers, bats and birds at the wildlife hide. and otters at dawn or dusk. Coilltean-daraich àrsaidh, no planntachaidhean ùra, tha Knapdale Forest. iad nan àiteachan-dìona do dh’fhiadh-bheathaichean, nan since 2009. You might spot one at dusk or Smooth, firm and generally Numerous short steep slopes 3¼ miles 1 mile / cuimhneachain air ceithir mìle bliadhna de dh’eachdraidh. dawn from the Wildlife Trail or the longer wide gravel surface 1.5 km with rough steps. Some narrow / 5.1 km Loose gravel path with 1½ miles 2.6 km Loch Coillie-Bharr Trail. You will certainly throughout. A short Allow and rough rocky sections. Allow some narrow and uneven The forests of Mid Argyll and Kintyre offer Scottish see evidence of their handiwork – the diversion to the wildlife ½ hour Short earth section includes 2 hours rocky sections. Several Allow scenery at its very best, where long sea sounds and felled trees, ingenious dam and flooded hide is slightly uneven. tree roots and muddy patches. steep slopes with long 1 hour lochs intertwine with moorland and mountain. Ancient woodland. Mostly flat with some short Includes narrow kissing gates flights of rough steps. oakwoods or modern plantations, they are a sanctuary moderate slopes. and a road section. Includes two gates. to wildlife and witness to four thousand years of history. Forestry and Land Scotland Land Woodland 9 Other Woodland Main road Secondary road 9 Tarbert 10 Carradale Minor road Forest road From the top of Cnoc nan Gabhar you can Road/Track Climb the hillside on a trail that starts by Footpath the ruins of a medieval castle above the sweep your eye from Ben Cruachan – the Forest trails highest point in Argyll – to the island of (colour waymarked) pretty fishing port of Tarbert. Norsemen National cycle route 78 once hauled their longboats over the Arran. The trail passes through diverse 1 Start of forest trails lowland below. From the higher ground, woodland that is home to abundant (detailed on trail maps) native broadleaved trees give way to wildlife, including red, roe and sika deer. Kintyre Way heathland and conifers and the views over Other forest walks areas Kintyre are spectacular. Railway/Station

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