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Eucalyptus Walk


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About Eucalyptus Walk

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

RABBIT

Kilmun car park Facilities.
Parking
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
red
Length of trail:
1 miles
Approximate time of trail:
1 hour
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Recreation Team
Cowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal&trossachs

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