Forests in Mid Argyll and Kintyre
Gaze over breathtaking views, watch iconic wildlife, ponder ancient monuments or simply embrace the tranquillity to be found in the remarkably diverse forests of Mid Argyll & Kintyre.
Walkers can explore these native and timber producing woodlands along waymarked trails, some shared with cyclists and horse riders.
Discover a landscape carved from rock, cloaked with trees and haunted by legend. This is where the kingdom of the Scots was born.
Forests to visit
Achnabreac
Discover a wonder of prehistory in the heart of these woods – the greatest collection of Neolithic rock art in Britain.
Ardcastle
Choose one of three routes through this thriving forest, winding around wooded hillsides and along its pebble beaches.
Barnaline
Explore the ancient Caledonian forest that stretches between Loch Awe and Loch Avich.
Barnluasgan
Try and spot a resident beaver - or at least evidence of their handiwork - in these native oakwoods.
Carradale
From the top of Cnoc nan Gabhar you can sweep your eye from Ben Cruachan – the highest point in Argyll – to the island of Arran.
Crinan
Unforgettable views across the Sound of Jura richly reward the steep climb through the trees that cloak Knapdale.
Dunardry
Forested slopes offer exhilarating crossings over high gorges, stunning hilltop views and pleasant strolls through peaceful woodland.
Gleann a Gealbhan
Step into a legendary landscape on a delightful trail that passes a prehistoric tomb named after a mythical hero and a ruined medieval dun.
Tarbert
Climb the hillside on a trail that starts by the ruins of a medieval castle above the pretty fishing port of Tarbert.