Glenbranter Forest Trails

Waymarked trails

Broadleaves Trail

A charming wander through native oak, birch and hazel woodland, and a fine avenue of cypress and beech that was planted for the Glenbranter Estate.

Part of this trail takes you through trees that were planted long ago as a backdrop to the original Estate house. The red squirrels here are some of the most active in the forest: you can often watch them scampering among the branches.

1 miles / 1.5 km

Allow ¾ hour

Glen Eck Trail (closed)

The stiff but rewarding ascent below Creag Bhaogh reveals wonderful views across Glen Eck to Beinn Bheula and Beinn Mhôr.

Keep an eye out for ravens, crossbills and buzzards.

Glen Eck Trail is closed until further notice due to damage from recent weather events. We will reopen it as soon as it is safe to do so. In the meantime please do not attempt to access this route.

2 miles / 3.2 km

Allow 1 ½ hours

Waterfall Trail

A dramatic route up the Allt Robuic gorge, where native oakwoods cloak a series of spectacular waterfalls.

The banks of the Allt Robuic still hold remnants of ancient oak woodland, and an impressive variety of mosses and liverworts grow in the damp air. Climb a little further up Glenbranter to the waterfalls, which are particularly spectacular after heavy rain. The trail also passes our wildlife hide: rest quietly for a few minutes and you might see red squirrels, roe deer, buzzards, woodpeckers or crossbills.

2 ¼ miles / 3.6 km

Allow 1 ½ hours