Crinan Harbour
This public car park in an old quarry sits beside the picuresque Crinan Harbour and provides a starting point for the strenuous walk up to the ancient dun of Castle Dounie.
Walking trails
How to get there:
Crinan Harbour is in Knapdale Forest. Crinan is the nearest town or village.
From lochgilhead - Follow the A816 for 2 miles then turn left to follow the B841 to Crinan. At the top of the hill at Crinan turn left onto the unclassified road which takes you down to Crinan harbour and the car park., From Oban - Follow the A816 through Kilmartin then turn right on to the B8025 signed for Crinan. At Bellanoch Canal Bridge turn right onto the B841 taking you to crinan then from the top of the hill in Crinan turn left onto the road taking you down to the harbour and the car park.
OS Grid Reference: NR782940
Other places to go in Knapdale Forest
Facilities:
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Activities
Contact:
Rhod Watt
Beat Forester
01546 602518
e-mail:
rhod.watt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk