Thursday, 31 Oct 2024
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There are essential tree felling works being carried out in the wider Glen Orchy Forest. It is not possible to travel between Bridge of Orchy car park to the Eas Urchaidh car park using the forest road. Please avoid the area and follow all safety information on site. Work is expected to be completed by April 2025. The attached map shows the exact locations of the works.
The car park and picnic area at Bridge of Orchy can be easily accessed from the A82 and by public transport. The riverside picnic area here has great views of the surrounding Munros and is a popular spot with walkers on the West Highland Way and kayakers on the River Orchy.
The Forestry tracks that can be accessed from here will take you into the heart of Glen Orchy (which runs for 10 miles). Perfect for exploring by bike or on foot.
The forest roads and tracks are great fun for self-guided exploration on mountain bike, gravel bike, horseback or by foot. Ordnance Survey maps Landranger 50: Glen Orchy & Loch Etive and Explorer 377: Loch Etive & Glen Orchy cover the forest and its surrounding area.
The car park and picnic site at Bridge of Orchy are popular with kayakers as a put-in spot for the River Orchy. The UK Rivers Guidebook has a route description for the extremely challenging middle section.
It's also the best place to park for the hill path to Beinn Dòrain & Beinn an Dòthaidh - two fine Munros to the east of Bridge of Orchy. This is a challenging walk which should be attempted by experienced hill walkers only.
The West Highland Way also passes nearby. The car park is popular with those attempting the sections in each direction from Bridge of Orchy.
The nearest public toilets are in Tyndrum. The hotel in Bridge of Orchy also serves food and drink.
The charges to park at this forest car park are:
Payment can be made using RingGo.
Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates. Nearby car parks with free parking can be found in our Forest Search, marked as a 'P' without the £ symbol.
Available in advance by downloading the application form and emailing to the Regional Office. Please read our Annual Pass terms and conditions (PDF) before applying.
Valid at Braveheart (Glen Nevis), Loch Linnhe, Loch Oich, Aros Park (Mull), North Face, Ariundle, Glencoe Lochan, Glengarry, Glen Righ, Àrd-Àirigh, Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide, Barnluasgan, Sutherland's Grove, Strone Hill, Glen Lochy, Bridge of Orchy, Fearnoch, Carradale (Grianan), Carradale (Port Na Storm), Ardcastle, Achnabreac.
Valid at all Forestry and Land Scotland car parks except Tentsmuir.
Stay the Night continues to run now through to 31 December 2024. This means self-contained motorhomes and campervans will be able to park overnight for one night in some of our car parks.
There is a £10 charge to Stay the Night here, this includes use of the chemical waste disposal facility. If you are not Staying the Night and only want to do a drop-off of chemical waste then it’s £5. Payment can be made through RingGo with details of how to do this at the car park.
To help plan your stay, please see the details below:
Please visit our Stay the Night page for full details, participating locations, best practice, and terms and conditions of use.
To find the car park and picnic site at Bridge of Orchy, turn off the A82 at Bridge of Orchy Hotel and head over the bridge.
PA36 4AB is the nearest postcode for the Bridge of Orchy car park.
Trains and buses between Glasgow and Fort William stop at Bridge of Orchy. Plan your journey at Traveline Scotland.
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Community woodland with short trails
Quiet riverside picnic site with mountain views