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Knapdale Forest
 

Knapdale Forest is situated in a National Scenic Area and is flanked to the north by the Crinan Canal and to the west by the Sound of Jura and Loch Sween. The name is derived from the Gaelic description of its striking topographical features; Cnap (hill) and Dall (field).
The walks, picnic sites and cycle routes within Knapdale are situated close together and are designed to allow access to a variety of habitats and to provide interest and enjoyment to all those who use them. Barnluasgan Interpretation Centre provides the ideal starting point to a visit to Knapdale. The centre has information on all the trails in the forest,"What's on" events, archaeology, history and wildlife of Knapdale.

How to get there:

Lochgilphead is the nearest town or village.

From A816 one mile north of Loghgilphead. Follow B841 towards Crinan, turn left at Bellanoch onto the B8025 towards Tayvallich taking you into the heart of Knapdale.

OS Grid Reference: NR794889

Start your visit from:

Crinan Harbour
Dunardry
Barnluasgan Visitor Centre
Oib Gate
Gleann a Gealbhan
MIXED OAK AND BEECH WOODLAND

Facilities:

ParkingInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreToiletsRefreshments

Activities:

HeritageView PointWalkingCyclingPicnicFishingHorse Riding

Contact:

Lesley MacFadyen
Community Engagement Co-Ordinator
01546 602518
e-mail: lesley.macfadyen@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What's of interest
Ardnoe cycle route is currently closed due to harvesting.

You can download the full 2008 Argyll events guide (PDF 2.2Mb).

What else is here
In Knapdale Forest there is also
wild woods
Useful sites
Find out more
What's the Forestry Commission doing about sustainable forestry or biodiversity? Try these links to find out.
Search our publications database for more indepth information, or look at Forest Research.

Follow the Forest Code at all times.


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