unrated)About Glashan Walks
Please note that due to storm damage and harvesting operations all of the trails are closed at Glashan. We will notify you as soon as we can when they are to re-open. Sorry for the inconvenience. (Updated April 2012)
The yellow forest walk (Risby's Loch Trail) begins to climb above the level of the dam, great views open up over the loch and in to the heart of Kilmichael forest. After a short distance the route turns away from the forest road and up towards Risby's Loch.
The red forest walk (Glashan Burn Trail) takes you through the broadleaved woodland alongside the Glashan Burn, bringing you out just below the Glashan Dam to return to the car park.
This small shallow loch provides the perfect habitat for dragonflies and other dependant insects. The walk fords a small burn beside a ruined croft from where the track then the road takes you back to the car park.
How to get there:
Glashan Walks can be started from Glashan in Kilmichael Forest which is part of Kilmichael Forest. is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NR924924
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
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Trail waymarking:
Red / Yellow |
| Length of trail: 1 - 2 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 45 minutes / 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Open or closed: closed |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Joanne Maclean 01546 602518 e-mail: joanne.maclean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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