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About Arcastle Point
Continuing on from the Hazel Burn Walk this longer walk stays close to the shore for much of its route.
There are two great picnic spots along the way where you can relax by the pebble beach and take in the splendid views of Loch Fyne or if you are lucky, watch otters searching for food along the shoreline.
From Ardcastle Point follow the forest road beside Loch Gair to the ancient St Brides Chapel with its small graveyard.
How to get there:
Arcastle Point can be started from Ardcastle Car Park in Ardcastle. Lochgair is the nearest town or village.
Ardcastle is two miles east of Lochgair or three and a half miles west of Minard along the A83.
OS Grid Reference: NR 941 923
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Wildlife
Mammals: Along the coastal sections of the walk you might catch a glimpse of an otter or see an inquisitive common seal, grey seals also visit depending on the time of year. We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer, Roe deer and Otter
Birds: Eider duck can sometimes be seen swimming in rafts cooing to each other out on the loch. The occasional sea eagle or golden eagle may be glimpsed by a lucky trail walker passing high over head. We have information about Golden eagle and White-tailed eagle
| Ardcastle Car Park Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 3 hours |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Joanne Thomson 01631 566155 e-mail: joanne.thomson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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