Benmore
Much of the estate, given to the nation in 1928 by Mr H G Younger, is in woodland now managed by the Forestry Commission, although 50 hectares(120acres) serve as an out-station of The Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. The west shore of Loch Eck offers a very fine long excursion on foot or by cycle from Benmore to Glenbranter through varied woodland. This route passes below the Paper Caves on the slopes of Clach Bheinn, where it is said the Campbells of Argyll hid their legal documents for safe - keeping during times trouble. There are three waymarked Forest Walks - Pucks Glen, Black Gates & Kilmun Aboretum.
How to get there:
Dunoon is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NS148844
There are two equally appealing approaches to the Forest Park from Glasgow. By car ferry from Gourock to Dunoon, or by the A82 along the western shore of Loch Lomond through Tarbet, entering the Park at Arrochar. Train/Bus enquiries to National Rail/City Link.
For public transport information follow the Traveline Scotland link under the Useful sites section opposite.
Start your visit from:
PUCKS GLEN CAR PARK Inverchapel Carpark Other places to go in Argyll Forest Park