5/5)About Loch Coille-Bharr
Look out for signs of beaver activity as you make your way through the Atlantic Oakwood and over the loch.
The beavers have been very active in building dams on the loch. As you make your way round the trail, you'll walk along the new section of path which takes you right past a beaver dam.
Continue round the trail to walk past a crannog, a ruined mill and the deserted village of Kilmory Oib.
Visitors can also visit the information centre where up to date information can be found on the activities of the beavers and the current state of the trail.
Learn more about the Scottish Beaver Trial
Barnluasgan Information Centre provides the ideal starting point to find out more about the Scottish Beaver Trial.
The centre has information on where to look for Beavers and how the Beavers have arrived back to Scotland after 400 years!
Where to view Beavers
Beavers are more likely to be seen at dusk and dawn. Best viewing spots are on the walking trail around Loch Coille Bharr.
Bring your binoculars, walking boots and midge nets on your visit. Starting from Barnluasgan Information Centre or from the Loch Coille-Bharr car park this walk completely encircles Loch Coille Bharr.
The trail follows forest roads and paths through diverse stands of conifers and broadleaves. Watch out for wildlife on the Loch or visit some of the historic archaeological sites along the trail.
How to get there:
Loch Coille-Bharr 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: NR 790 909
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
You can also access this trail through Loch Coille Bharr.
Wildlife
Mammals: Beavers, Pine marten, fox, otter, red deer, roe deer and red squirrel all live here - will you be fortunate enough to see them? We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer, Roe deer and Otter
Birds: Golden eye, whooper swans, long tailed tits, tree creepers and great spotted woodpeckers are among the different woodland and loch bird species that live here.
What's on in Knapdale Forest
May
- Guided Beaver Walks Tuesday 15 May 2012
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Tuesday 3 July 2012
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Tuesday 17 July 2012
Tuesday 24 July 2012
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Tuesday 7 August 2012
Tuesday 14 August 2012
Tuesday 21 August 2012
Tuesday 28 August 2012
June
- Guided Beaver Walks Tuesday 15 May 2012
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Tuesday 3 July 2012
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Tuesday 17 July 2012
Tuesday 24 July 2012
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Tuesday 7 August 2012
Tuesday 14 August 2012
Tuesday 21 August 2012
Tuesday 28 August 2012
July
- Guided Beaver Walks Tuesday 15 May 2012
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Tuesday 3 July 2012
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Tuesday 17 July 2012
Tuesday 24 July 2012
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Tuesday 7 August 2012
Tuesday 14 August 2012
Tuesday 21 August 2012
Tuesday 28 August 2012
| Barnluasgan Information Centre Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
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| Length of trail: 3 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 2 hours |
| 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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