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Loch Avich Cycle Trail
 

*Trail closed until September 2008 due to forest operations*

This trail takes you out through the forests of Barnaline, rising to a view over Loch Avich. Using both forest road then public road the tail circles the loch. Dorlin Point, half way along the north shore, makes a great place to stop for a picnic.

How to get there:

Loch Avich Cycle Trail can be started from Barnaline in Inverliever Forest which is part of West Loch Awe. Dalavich is the nearest town or village.

From Lochgilphead -, A816 to 1 mile north of Kilmartin. , Follow the B840 to Ford then the unclassified road to Dalavich. Barnaline car park is at the eastern end of the village., From Oban or Glasgow - , Follow the A85 to Taynuilt then the unclassified road south to Kilchrennan and Dalavich.

OS Grid Reference: NM969138

PICNIC TABLE AT DORLIN POINT ON THE SHORES OF LOCH AVICH

Barnaline Facilities.
InformationParkingVisitor Centre
Grade of trail:
Moderate
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
14 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2.5hr
Open or closed:
closed until September 2008 due to forest operations.


VIEW OVER LOCH AVICH

What's of interest
Look out for red squirrels, pine martins, buzzards and eagles throughout the year. During the summer months you may see osprey fishing on the lochs.


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