Ardnoe cycle route
From Druim an Duin this trail follows forest roads into the forest of West Knapdale to reach viewpoints looking down on the picturesque Crinan harbour. The trail then takes you to some of the finest views on the western seaboard which encompass Islay, Jura with its famous Paps, the Gulf of Corryvreckan, Scarba, Lunga, Mull, Luing, the Craignish peninsula and many smaller islands and skerries in the Sound of Jura.
The trail leaves the forest, following a track on the open hill ground to Carsaig and Tayvallich. Here refreshments can be found at the local Inn or you can picnic by Scotnish picnic site over looking Loch Sween before returning along the quiet public road running beside the sea loch of Coal Scotnish.
How to get there:
Ardnoe cycle route can be started from Gleann a Gealbhan in Knapdale Forest. Lochgilphead is the nearest town or village.
From Lochgilphead - Follow A816 north for 2½ miles then turn left onto B841 for Cairnbaan and Crinan., At Bellanoch turn left onto the B8025 for Tayvallich. Druim an duin is just over 2 miles along this road., From Oban - Follow the A816 south to 1 mile beyond Kilmartin then turn right onto the B8025 tasking you to Bellanoch. Turn right at Canal bridge at Bellanoch then next left onto road for Tayvallich for just over 2 miles.
OS Grid Reference: NR777910
