4.6/5)About Loch Avich Walk
Please note this trail is currently closed due to timber haulage (Updated 23rd May 2012)
This walk explores a range of woodland types, taking you first into the Dalavich Oakwood, through the conifers at the heart of Inverliever forest and then past the flushed peat bog of the Dry Loch.
then you drop down to the birch woodland along the shore of the beautiful and peaceful Loch Avich.
How to get there:
Loch Avich Walk can be started from Barnaline in Inverliever Forest which is part of West Loch Awe. Dalavich is the nearest town or village.
From Lochgilphead, follow the A816 one mile north of Kilmartin, then 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: NM970139
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Wildlife
Mammals: Pine marten, fox, wild cat, red and roe deer, otter and red squirrel all live in this forest. We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer, Roe deer and Otter
Birds: Loch Avich is particularly good for water fowl and you might be rewarded with a sighting of a red or black throated diver, pochard, widgeon, golden eye, merganser or tufted duck. We have information about Osprey
Insects and reptiles: We are actively managing parts of this forest for butterfly conservation, and we especially hope to encourage the fritillary species.
Habitats: We have information about Upland oakwood
| Barnaline Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
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| Length of trail: 5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 2.5 hours |
| Open or closed: closed due to West Loch Awe Timber Haul Route construction works |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Rhod Watt Beat Forester 01546 602518 e-mail: rhod.watt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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