Strone Hill
Strone Hill Forest Notices
COVID-19 has changed lots of things we do. And as we re-open the majority of our facilities and welcome more of you back in Phase 3, we need your help to do it safely. Please check what’s open before you travel; enjoy your visit safely by following NHS and Scottish Government guidance; take your litter home with you; and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
At this location:
- The car park is open and normal charges (if any) now apply.
Please bear with us and check back regularly for updates. You can also find more information by visiting our COVID-19 page and our FAQs.
Quiet riverside trails in oak and birch woodland
Strone Hill is a natural resting place for travellers. In the past, drovers watered their cattle here on the long walk to markets in the south. Today it's a peaceful spot to walk your dog and picnic by the river. Two short trails allow you to stretch your legs alongside the riverbank or to an impressive viewpoint over the River Lochy falls.
Guide map to the forests of North Argyll (PDF 5.8MB)
Walking trails
Waterfall Woods Trail
Wander through some lovely oak woodland around An t-Sròn to a spectacular waterfall viewpoint.
Firm but uneven gravel surface throughout. Some fairly steep slopes with loose stones.
Allow ¼ hours
This delightful short trail is great if you have limited time. It takes you through beautiful mature oak woodland to a viewpoint over the River Lochy falls. On rainy days you'll hear the roar of the waterfall as you approach.
An Darach Ruadh Trail
This winding trail follows the River Lochy down through some beautiful native oak woodland. Can you find the 'aerial tree'?
Firm but uneven gravel path throughout. Includes steep slopes and one wide bridge.
Allow ¾ hours
The name of this trail means ‘red oak' in Gaelic.
Facilities & access
The nearest public toilets and other facilities are in Dalmally and Tyndrum.
Stay the Night
Motorhomes and campervans will be allowed to park overnight at this car park.
This is part of a short-term national trial that will run until later in the year, open to self-contained vehicles only. Motorhomes and campervans can stay for one night only at a time between 6pm and 10am. Camping and overnight parking of cars is not allowed.
Before you visit, please read our Stay the Night guidance, terms and conditions:
Getting here
The turn-off for Strone Hill is on the south side of the A85, 3 miles east of Dalmally. If driving from Tyndrum, it's the first left after our forest at Glen Lochy.
Using SatNav?
PA33 1AX in Dalmally is the nearest postcode.
Public transport
The Glasgow to Oban bus service passes the car park entrance. Plan your journey at Traveline Scotland.
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