Conifer Walk

 

It is well worth using a litle more energy to climb further up Glenbranter to the waterfalls which are particularly spectacular after heavy rain. The banks of the Allt Robuic still holds remnants of ancient oak woodlands and the high humidity has attracted an impressive variety of mosses and liverworts. This are was selected by the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh as an outstation for its Rhododendron collection, until Benmore became available in 1925.

How to get there:

Conifer Walk can be started from LAUDER CAR PARK in Glenbranter Forest which is part of Argyll Forest Park. DUNOON is the nearest town or village.

There are two equally appealling approaches to the Forest Park from Glasgow. By car ferry from Gourock to Dunoon, or by the A82 along the western shore of Loch Lomond through Tarbet, entering the Park at Arrochar. From Dunoon take the A815 north, along the east side of Loch Eck. From Arrochar take the A83(T) up and over the Rest and Be Thankful, turning left onto the A815 at the west end of Glen Kinglas. Head south along the east side of Loch Fyne towards Strachur. Glenbranter is about 3 miles south of Strachur.

For public transport information follow the Traveline Scotland link under the Useful sites section opposite.

OS Grid Reference: NS110978