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Cologin Wood


(Average user rating5 unrated 5/5)

About Cologin Wood

A mix of conifer plantation and broadleaved woodland, with superb views of Ben Cruachan and across Loch Gleann a' Bhearraidh reservoir towards Oban Bay and Mull on a clear day.

How to get there:

Oban is the nearest town or village.

From Oban, take the A816 southwards towards Lochgilphead for approximately two miles and then turn right onto the minor road to Lerags.

The turning is about 400m past the Oban Livestock Market and is signposted to Cologin Chalets. Follow the single track road into Lerags Glen for about half a mile then turn right for the Cologin car park.

OS Grid Reference: NM853262
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Start your visit from:

Cologin car park
View from Cologin wood over Loch Gleann a' Bhearraidh reservoir towards Oban Bay and Mull

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

Walking
walking

The Cologin Red Trail, which starts at Cologin car park, is two miles long and marked by red waymarkers.

Contact:

Joanne Maclean

01546 602518
e-mail: joanne.maclean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

great walk easy to follow route saw plenty of frogs a buzzard and deer

James & Kathleen, 11/Jul/2011
5 Stars 5 Stars

Great walk, fantastic views and pub to have a pint in at the end of it.What more could you ask for?

Calum, 2/Feb/2011

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