Glenbranter Forest

 

This was the origin of the Forestry Commission's enterprise in Cowal when land was leased from musician and farmer, Sir Harry Lauder in 1921. The village was built for forest workers in the 1950's and behind the houses, on the site of the original estate house is the car park marking the start of three circular walks.

How to get there:

Dunoon is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NS108976

From Glasgow along the A82 following the western shore of Loch Lomond through Tarbet,entering the Park at Arrochar. Follow A82 turning off onto the A815 towards Dunoon.Three miles south of Strachur on the A815 a right turn takes you over the River Cur to Glenbranter Forest.

For public transport information follow the Traveline Scotland link under the Useful sites section opposite.

Start your visit from:

Other places to go in Argyll Forest Park

• Loch Goil
  
• Ardgartan
  
• Arrochar
  
• Tarbet
  
• Benmore
  
• Loch Eck
  
• Ardentinny and Glenfinnart
  
• Glen Croe
  
• Kilmun Aboretum
  

Facilities:

Activities:

Contact:

Recreation Team
Cowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal.trossachs.fd@forestry.gsi.gov.uk