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Gleann a Gealbhan
 

This small car park gives access to cycle routes taking you to the beautiful Faery Isles beside Loch Sween or into West Knapdale and to outstanding views over Crinan harbour, Jura and many other islands to the west. A short walk from here takes you to the ruins of Arichonan township.

Walking trails

Cycling trails

How to get there:

Gleann a Gealbhan is in Knapdale Forest. Lochgilphead is the nearest town or village.

From Lochgilphead - Follow A816 north for 2½ miles then turn left onto B841 for Cairnbaan and Crinan., At Bellanoch turn left onto the B8025 for Tayvallich. Druim an duin is just over 2 miles along this road., From Oban - Follow the A816 south to 1 mile beyond Kilmartin then turn right onto the B8025 tasking you to Bellanoch. Turn right at Canal bridge at Bellanoch then next left onto road for Tayvallich for just over 2 miles.

OS Grid Reference: NR777910

Other places to go in Knapdale Forest

View through window of dereliict house

Facilities:

Parking

Activities

Heritage
Walking Arichonan Township
Cycling Ardnoe cycle route

Contact:

Rhod Watt
Beat Forester
01546 602518
e-mail: rhod.watt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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