Wildlife at Ardcastle

Argyll and Bute
Scotland
Lochgair is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NR942912

Ardcastle offers walks to suit all in this woodland set between the A83 and the shores of Loch Fyne. The Forestry Commission first planted Ardcastle with trees in 1938. Today Ardcastle is a mixed conifer woodland where many areas of the original plantings have been felled and replanted, this has made Ardcastle a varied and interesting woodland. There are a number of sites in the wood of archaeological and wildlife interest such as St Brides Chapel and the graveyard by the shores of Loch Gair or the old sand quarry where many butterflies can be found.

Mammals: Many typical woodland species live here including red squirrel, fox, pine marten, red and roe deer. We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer, Roe deer and Otter

Birds: The woodland and coastal habitat provides a home for a diverse range of species and the occasional rare visitor. We have information about Golden eagle and White-tailed eagle

How to get there:
Just off the A83 Between Minard and Loch Gair

Local Weather Forecast (Multimap)

Enter through:
Ardcastle Car Park

Facilities:

Activities:

Contact:
Lesley MacFadyen
Community Engagement Co-Ordinator
01546 602518
e-mail: lesley.macfadyen@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What else is here

In Ardcastle there is also
recreation

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Search our publications database for more indepth information, or look at Forest Research.

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