Kilmun Aboretum
The Kilmun Forest research plots were established in the 1930's to monitor the success of a variety of exotic tree species in the humid west coast environment. Kilmun is laced with footpaths,(see forest walks) beautiful and unique in Scotland because you see here 162 tree species planted not just as individuals but as groups or mini forests. You are not looking at 'a' Monkey Puzzle , say, or 'a' Mountain Hemlock, but at groves of these remarkable trees drawn in from all the world.
How to get there:
Dunoon is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NS164823
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. You then follow the signs for Kilmun.
For public transport information follow the Traveline Scotland link under the Useful sites section opposite.
Start your visit from:
KILMUN CARPARK Other places to go in Argyll Forest Park