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Barnluasgan Information Centre


(Average user rating5 unrated 4.7/5)

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

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.
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.
Lochgilphead is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NR790910
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Other places to go in Knapdale Forest

What's on in Knapdale Forest

June

  • Guided Beaver Walks
    Tuesday 15 May 2012
    Tuesday 22 May 2012
    Tuesday 29 May 2012
    Tuesday 5 June 2012
    Tuesday 12 June 2012
    Tuesday 19 June 2012
    Tuesday 26 June 2012
    Tuesday 3 July 2012
    Tuesday 10 July 2012
    Tuesday 17 July 2012
    Tuesday 24 July 2012
    Tuesday 31 July 2012
    Tuesday 7 August 2012
    Tuesday 14 August 2012
    Tuesday 21 August 2012
    Tuesday 28 August 2012

July

  • Guided Beaver Walks
    Tuesday 15 May 2012
    Tuesday 22 May 2012
    Tuesday 29 May 2012
    Tuesday 5 June 2012
    Tuesday 12 June 2012
    Tuesday 19 June 2012
    Tuesday 26 June 2012
    Tuesday 3 July 2012
    Tuesday 10 July 2012
    Tuesday 17 July 2012
    Tuesday 24 July 2012
    Tuesday 31 July 2012
    Tuesday 7 August 2012
    Tuesday 14 August 2012
    Tuesday 21 August 2012
    Tuesday 28 August 2012

August

  • Guided Beaver Walks
    Tuesday 15 May 2012
    Tuesday 22 May 2012
    Tuesday 29 May 2012
    Tuesday 5 June 2012
    Tuesday 12 June 2012
    Tuesday 19 June 2012
    Tuesday 26 June 2012
    Tuesday 3 July 2012
    Tuesday 10 July 2012
    Tuesday 17 July 2012
    Tuesday 24 July 2012
    Tuesday 31 July 2012
    Tuesday 7 August 2012
    Tuesday 14 August 2012
    Tuesday 21 August 2012
    Tuesday 28 August 2012
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 Maclean

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

User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Didn't see them - but lots of evidence the beavers are here!

Mr Baggins, 25/May/2010
4 Stars 4 Stars

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.

Felicity Martin, 22/Aug/2009
5 Stars 5 Stars

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!!

Mrs J A Jubb, 29/Jun/2009

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