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Argyll Forest Park

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About Argyll Forest Park

This magnificent stretch of rugged hill country was established in 1935, as the first Forest Park for public use in Britain. Many visitors who have come to know the Argyll Forest Park, its mountains, glens, lochs and woodlands, claim that it is also the ‘finest of them all’.

See also: forests around Dunoon.

PLEASE NOTE:

Following recent weather conditions, we would advise anyone visiting the forest to exercise extra caution as there are likely to be blown trees and storm damage which we have not had the opportunity to make safe.  We are currently working to inspect all our facilities and forest blocks, if you do come across anything of concern please do report it to us on 01369 860 703.

Additionally until further notice Kilmun Arboretum is closed due to strom damage.

How to get there:

Dunoon is the nearest town or village.

There are two equally appealing approaches to the Forest Park from Glasgow.

Follow the M8 to Gourock or Greenock and take the ferry (see ferry links in the right hand column), or take the A82 along the western shore of Loch Lomond through Tarbet, entering the Park at Arrochar.

OS Grid Reference: NS108976
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Places to go in Argyll Forest Park

Loch Goil
Ardgartan
Arrochar
Tarbet
Benmore
Glenbranter Forest
Loch Eck
Ardentinny and Glenfinnart
Glen Croe
Kilmun Aboretum

Other places to go in this area

VIEW ALONG LOCH ECK

Facilities:

ParkingToiletsInformationRefreshmentsOther FacilitiesForest ShopEasy AccessParking Charge

Activities:

WalkingCyclingBarbecuePicnicWildlife ActivitiesArboretumEducationalOrienteeringHorse RidingPlay AreaFishingCampingWatersports

Contact

Recreation Team
Cowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

I regularly dive at Ardgarten and on the east side of the loch, and reckon the west shore of the loch might be promising. Would vehicular access be possible to allow is to tansport our very heavy gear? Cheers

Dave, 7/Oct/2010
5 Stars 5 Stars

excellent wood! the best!

macguyver, 21/May/2010

Are you permitted to drink alcohol with your picnic

Anonymous, 13/May/2010

Yes you can drink alcohol with your picnic. Of course, we always promote responsible behaviour on our sites and all materials/rubbish should be taken away. Thanks.

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