unrated)About Hemlock Walk
The Kilmun Forest research plots were established in the 1930's to monitor the success of a variety of exotic tree species in the humid west coast environment.
Among the exotic species in the Aboretum there are Japanese Maples which have a flamboyant colour effect in late autumn.
The Hemlock Walk is one of three waymarked paths that wind through the plots and require a moderate degree of fitness.
See also our pages on forests around Dunoon.
How to get there:
Hemlock 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: NS 164 823
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Kilmun car park Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
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| Length of trail: 1/4 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 30 minutes |
| 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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