Beinn Ghuilean walk

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About Beinn Ghuilean walk

As you pass through the field, look onto Crosshill Loch where there is always the chance of seeing some interesting birdlife.

Once in the forest the trail gains height passing through a mixture of habitats from the forest edge through maturing stands of conifers, every so often there are steep sided burns where regenerating broadleaves can be seen.

At the top end of the forest you come out on to open hilltop. This range of habitats makes Beinn Ghuilean attractive to all sorts of wildlife and you may see both roe and sika deer if you are lucky.

Soon, the maturing larch trees should attract red squirrels to this still relatively young woodland.

At the highest point of the walk take time to relax on one of the benches and take in the outstanding view back down on to Campbeltown and its loch made famous by song.

A map of the trail is in the Mid-Argyll leaflet (PDF 4.9Mb)

How to get there:

Beinn Ghuilean walk can be started from Tomaig road gate in Beinn Ghuilean. Campbeltown is the nearest town or village.

From the Main Street in Campbeltown, follow signs for the A83 to Machrihanish until you reach Witchburn Road.

After passing the Creamery turn left into Tomaig Road. At the end of Tomaig Road you will find a wooden gate into a field.

Cross in to the field using the style and follow the track through the fields, crossing two more styles to reach the woodland.

Please keep dogs in the lead while in the fields, taking care not to disturb the livestock.

OS Grid Reference: NR728194
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Wildlife

Mammals: In addition to the spectacular views that are a real treat on this walk, you may also see elusive roe deer if you are fortunate. We have information about Roe deer

Birds: Crosshill Loch, the source of water for the Springbank Distillery is home to some exciting birdlife, there is often the chance of seeing widgeon or swans here. Red grouse and even the rare black grouse live near here, hen harriers, peregrine falcons, ravens, kestrels and buzzards can all be seen over Beinn Ghuilean. We have information about Golden eagle and Black grouse