Argyll Forest Park
Argyll Forest Park is a land of craggy peaks and hidden glens, peaceful sea lochs and rushing rivers. Established in 1935, it’s Britain’s oldest Forest Park – and some folk say it’s the best!
The park stretches from the Holy Loch, an inlet of the Firth of Clyde, to the jagged peaks of the Arrochar Alps. It owes its rugged scenery to being at one end of the Highland Boundary Fault, the great crack in the Earth’s surface that marks the line between Lowland and Highland Scotland.
Wild places, but easy to reach
Although it’s only a short distance from Glasgow, it’s easy to find wild places here. Head to Ardentinny for relaxing, easy trails along a river and through bluebell woods, or Glenbranter to watch red squirrels. Just next to the holiday resort of Dunoon, Corlarach is a great place to get away from it all and perhaps glimpse red deer.
Marvellous mountain biking
The park has some fantastic cross-country mountain biking routes. There’s a whole network of trails from Ardgartan, including a circuit round the peninsula that makes a thrilling day out.
Guide map to Argyll Forest Park Map (PDF 4.6MB)
Forests to visit
Glenbranter
Short walks and long rides in the centre of Argyll Forest Park.
Ardentinny
Cowal's longest sandy beach.
Puck's Glen
A deep, woodland gorge with cascading waterfalls.
Kilmun Arboretum
Hillside arboretum with over 150 tree species.
Benmore
Walk between colourful plants and giant conifers.
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