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About Eucalyptus Walk
Kilmun Arboretum is closed until fruther notice due to storm damage.
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.
The Kilmun research plots were established in the 1930's.
Kilmun Aboretum overlooks the Holy Loch extending some 180 acres with a wide range of forest and ornamental tree species. Among the exotic species in the Aboretum are Australian Eucalypts, with distinctive leathery leaves that shimmer in the sun and exude their characteristic gum scent on a hot day.
The Eucalyptus Walk is one of three well marked trails lasting half an hour to one and a half hours in the area.
See also our pages on forests around Dunoon.
How to get there:
Eucalyptus Walk can be started from Kilmun car park in Kilmun Aboretum 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 Loch Lomond through Tarbet, entering the Park at Arrochar. You then follow signs for Kilmun.
OS Grid Reference: NS164823
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Kilmun car park Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 1 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1 hour |
| Open or closed: closed DUE TO STORM DAMAGE |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Recreation Team Cowal & Trossachs 01877 382383 e-mail: cowal&trossachs@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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