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Kilbride, Glenmorag and Ardyne Carparks
 

Kilbride, Glenmorag and Ardyne Carparks provides access to the Corlarach Walks, rising high above the Firth of Clyde to the east and Loch Striven on the west, these waymarked routes offer glorious views, rich in wildlife and a chance for a good stretch if you feel like it. With a variety of routes, from easy to strenuous. Running from Kilbride: Berry Burn (Red - 2.25mls) Clyde View (Yellow - 2.5mls) Balgaidh Burn (Blue - 3.25mls) Running from Ardyne: Ardyne (Red - 1ml) Chinese Ponds (Yellow - 1.5ml) Clyde Viewpoint (Blue - 2mls) The Corlarach Loop provides a number of longer route options, connecting to the above (White - 16 mls)

Walking trails

How to get there:

Kilbride, Glenmorag and Ardyne Carparks is in Corlarach which is part of Corlarach. Dunoon is the nearest town or village.

From Glasgow follow the M8 to Gourock, then ferry crossing to Dunoon. On leaving ferry, follow the A815 south to Bullwood, with access to Kilbride & Glenmorag carparks. Continue on the A815, through Innellan & Toward to Ardyne Carpark.

OS Grid Reference: NS136697

Early moning mist in autumn

Facilities:

Parking

Activities

Walking Clyde Viewpoint
Berry Burn Walk
Corlarach Loop
Ardyne Walk
Balgaidh Burn
Clyde View
Chinese Ponds

Contact:

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


active woods
What's of interest
The Chinese Ponds, is part of Toward Estate, with each pond having a holding capacity of 500,000 gallons, were constructed in 1919 as a water supply for the estate, and for a heated indoor swimming pool. Toward sailing club now stands on the site of the swimming pool. Loch Striven was the practice area for the famous Dambusters.

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