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Barnluasgan Information Centre


(Average user rating5 unrated 4.5/5)

About Barnluasgan Information Centre

Barnluasgan Information Centre provides the ideal starting point for walks and cycling in the famous knap and dale landscape of this National Scenic Area.

Find out how the Scottish Beavers are settling in this winter

Barnluasgan Information Centre provides the ideal starting point to find out more about the Scottish Beaver Trial and access great walking trails. 

Where are the Beavers to be seen?

The visitor book is full of wildlife sightings by members of the public. The Scottish Beaver Trial team regularly update the board inside the centre on what our beavers have been doing.

Come along for the adventure - will you spot a beaver? look for signs of nibbled trees by the lochside.

All Ability Wildlife Trail 

An easy trail round the Loch at Barnluasgan and is ideal for the less able and those with young families.

Stop halfway round the Loch at our hide and see if you can find any winter visitors to the Loch.

Test your wildlife knowledge with our fun pull out trail interpretation panels.

How to get there:

Barnluasgan Information Centre is in Knapdale Forest. Lochgilphead is the nearest town or village.

From A816 one mile north of Loghgilphead. Follow B841 towards Crinan then B8025 from Bellanoch towards Tayvallich. Barnluasgan Visitor Centre is at the junction of the road to Achnamara village.

OS Grid Reference: NR 790910
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Other places to go in Knapdale Forest

Image of the Barnluasgan information centre

Facilities:

InformationParkingEasy AccessVisitor Centre

Activities

CyclingHorse RidingHeritage
Walking Barnluasgan Trail
Loch Coille-Bharr
All Ability Wildlife Trail
Fishing Permits for the lochs around Knapdale are available from local hotels and tackle shops.

Contact:

Joanne Thomson

01631 566155
e-mail: joanne.thomson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Felicity Martin (4 Stars)
22/Aug/2009
When I did the Loch Collie-Bhar walk about 3 years ago, the cross slab and well at Kilmory Orb was the highlight. This time it was seeing a beaver swimming free in the loch! The beaver related information is useful and encouraged us on our quest, as did the log book in the visitor centre, which revealed that lots of people are seeing the beavers.

Name: Mrs J A Jubb (5 Stars)
29/Jun/2009
Following the refurbishment of the car park and walk round the loch at Barnluasgan, I was unfortunate enough to break my ankle and find myself reliant on a wheelchair. What a fantastic facility you have provided for those less fortunate than myself and are permanently disabled. I look forward to walking round the loch as before. Regular visitors. Well done!!

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