Fearnoch

Fearnoch is a forest which offers an outdoor experience that is easily accessible from the nearby town of Oban. There are 14km of cycle routes and two footpaths which wander through this mixed forest. A variety of tree ages and species in the forest provide ever changing views for those keen to explore. An ancient deserted settlement and views of a windfarm hidden in the hills reward the adventurous. Glen Nant National Nature Reserve is an ancient oakwood famous for its Scottish woodants and place in iron-making history.

ROUTE CLOSURE

Due to forest operations, a section of forest road which includes part of the Through Cycle Route to Glen Lonan (the blue cycle route) will be closed until late December 2008.
Both waymarked walks and the Fearnoch Circular Cycle Route (the green cycle route) remain open.
For your own safety, please be aware of timber lorries using the forest roads and observe all prohibition and warning signs.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your co-operation.

How to get there:

Taynuilt is the nearest town or village.

From Oban, take the A85 towards Taynuilt. Fearnoch Forest entrance lies 350 yards down the hill past the sign for Fearnoch Village. Glen Nant is on the B845 Kilchrenan road, just south of Taynuilt.
From the South, take the A85 from Tyndrum to Taynuilt. Fearnoch forest is just two miles out of Taynuilt village.
For Glen Nant, turn left onto the B845 (signposted for Kilchrenan) before you go through the village.
Nearest railway station - Taynuilt

OS Grid Reference: NM9629