Loch Coille Bharr

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About Loch Coille Bharr

This car park gives access to the walking trail around Loch Coille Bharr.

On the west side of the loch you will find the remains of the ruined township of Kilmory Oib

Beaver sightings on the Loch

Keep your eyes open for Beavers on this trail. They are best viewed at dusk and dawn. Remember to take your binoculars and wellies

Faery Isle Cycle route

A reasonably fit family can master some gentle hills on this pretty there-and-back-again route, although the return trip on unsurfaced forest roads will be uphill.

A map of the route is in the Mid-Argyll cycling leaflet (PDF 2.7Mb)

How to get there:

Loch Coille Bharr is in Knapdale Forest.

From Lochgilphead, follow A816 north for two and a half miles, then turn left onto B841 for Cairnbaan and Crinan. At Bellanoch turn left onto the B8025 for Tayvallich. Oib Gate is just over one mile along this road.

From Oban, follow the A816 south to one mile beyond Kilmartin then turn right onto the B8025 tasking you to Bellanoch.

Turn right at the Canal bridge at Bellanoch, then next left onto road for Tayvallich for just over one mile.

Cairnbaan and Tayvallich are the nearest towns or villages.

OS Grid Reference: NR783906
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

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Guided Beaver Walks
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Tuesday 22 May 2012
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Tuesday 26 June 2012
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Tuesday 10 July 2012
Tuesday 17 July 2012
Tuesday 24 July 2012
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