Arichonan Township
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About Arichonan Township
This short walk follows the public road towards Tayvallich for 500m before bearing right up an old track through the wood taking you to Arichonan Village.
The township of Arichonan, whose history is displayed on a site lectern was the largest and most important of a group of five townships extending to Loch Crinan in the north.
It is still in remarkable condition from amongst the ruins there are beautiful views down to Caol Scotnish and Loch Sween beyond. The return to the car park can be via the forest road or by retracing the approach route.
How to get there:
Arichonan Township can be started from Gleann a Gealbhan in Knapdale Forest. Lochgilphead is the nearest town or village.
From Lochgilphead, follow the A816 north for two and a half 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 two miles along this road.
From Oban, follow the A816 south to one mile beyond Kilmartin then turn right onto the B8025 taking you to Bellanoch. Turn right at the Canal bridge at Bellanoch, then take the next left onto the road for Tayvallich for just over two miles.
OS Grid Reference: NR777910
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Gleann a Gealbhan Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 1 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1 hour |
| Open or closed: open |
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8/Apr/2009