Glenshellish Loop Cycle Trail

 

The Glenshellish loop gives a good introduction to the delights of off road cycling for the family and novice riders. Follow the blue waymarkers to Glenshellish Farm. Please respect the farmers privacy and keep to the waymarked trail. Glenshellish is home to both Red & Roe deer which you may well spot. At the head of the glen is a ford which may be impassable after heavy rain, so care will be required. The ride downhill back to the start will give you plenty of time to admire the views of Beinn Bheula and Beinn Laggan across the glen.

How to get there:

Glenshellish Loop Cycle Trail 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