Visitor Information for Sutherlands Grove Forest

Visitor information

Facilities

Accessible trails
Viewpoint
Trails
Picnic area
Charge parking

There is a small shop, a petrol station and a seasonal café in Benderloch to the south. Public toilets, a shop and places to eat and drink can be found at Port Appin to the north.

Accessibility

Tree felling

Tree felling work is being carried out in the wider forest at Sutherland's Grove. Please avoid the work site and follow all safety information.

Getting here

Sutherland’s Grove is on the east side of the A828 just north of Barcaldine. Look for our sign to the car park about 350 yards north of the village school and campsite.

Using SatNav?

PA37 1SQ is the nearest postcode.

Public transport

There are regular buses between Oban and Fort William that stop in Barcaldine. Plan your journey at Traveline Scotland.

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Parking information

The charges to park at Sutherland's Grove are:

£1 for up to 1 hour
£3 for all day

Blue Badge holders park free. Please display your Blue Badge clearly.

Payment can be made using card or RingGo.

Annual parking passes are available for this site, visit our parking page for more information.

More about parking

Path upgrade works

Path upgrade works are due to start on the 30 June 2026 at Sutherland’s Grove. During these works the upper car park will be closed and there will be intermittent closures on both The Gorge Trail and the Giant Fir Trail. Please follow all safety information on site.