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About Barnluasgan Trail
Breathtaking views and a great walk into the heart of the forest.
This walk takes you through this beautiful Caledonian Forest Reserve which is noted for its particularly rich diversity of habitats and associated flora and fauna.
The diversity has developed as a result of the unusual ridges (cnaps) and glens (dalls) that are aligned on a north west - south west axis.
Keep fit while experiencing ever changing views
As the trail rises to the top of the hill there are magnificent views of the forest and the many lochs.Well worth the adventure.
How to get there:
Barnluasgan Trail can be started from Barnluasgan Information Centre in Knapdale Forest. Lochgilphead is the nearest town or village.
From A816 one mile north of Loghgilphead. Follow B841 towards Crinan then B8025 from Bellanoch towards Tayvallich. Barnluasgan Visitor Centre is at the junction of the road to Achnamara village.
OS Grid Reference: NR790909
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Wildlife
Mammals: After a short climb you reach a high point with views over Loch Linne, Loch Fidhle and Creagmhor Loch, these woods are home to beaver, otter and many other terrestrial mammals including pine marten, wild cat, red deer and roe deer. We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer, Roe deer, Badger and Otter
Birds: Many woodland birds can be seen along this trail including jays, longtailed tits, great tits, coal tits, blue tits, gold crests, and tree creepers. The lochs are also home to golden eye ducks and whooper swans in the winter.
| Barnluasgan Information Centre Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 1.5 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: |
| Joanne Maclean 01546 602518 e-mail: joanne.maclean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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