|
|
Wildlife at Barnluasgan Visitor Centre Knapdale Forest
Argyll and Bute
Scotland
Lochgilphead is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NR 790910
 Barnluasgan visitor centre provides the ideal starting point for walks and cycling in the famous knap and dale landscape of this National Scenic Area. Much of the Knapdale area is protected through Site of Special Scientific Interest or Caledonian Forest Reserve status and Barnluasgan serves as the gateway to Kapdale and all the wildlife viewing opportunities within.
The All-ability improved access Wildlife Trail beside the Loch at Barnluasgan is ideal for accompanied wheelchair users and families with young children. Knapdale is full of historic and archaeological sites, the ancient Castle Dounie, Arichonan Township or the ruins of the water mill at Kilmory Oib are the evidence of man's past in Knapdale. Both the freshwater and sea lochs of Knapdale are a haven for wildlife. Seals, otters and porpoises can often be seen from the shores of Loch Sween or the Sound of Jura.
Information on all this can be found in the visitor centre.
Mammals: A great range of British woodland mammals live here. Explore the trails to find whats here. We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer, Roe deer, Badger and Otter
Birds: All the usual woodland bird species can be found in this native woodland and water habitat. However keep your eyes open because you might also see redstarts, osprey, peregrine and the occasional eagle. We have information about Golden eagle, Black grouse and Osprey
Habitats: We have information about Upland oakwood
How to get there:
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
Local Weather Forecast (Multimap)
Facilities:
   
Activities
     
 |
Permits for the lochs around Knapdale are available from local hotels and tackle shops. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other places to go in Knapdale Forest
Dunardry
Crinan Harbour
Contact:
Lesley MacFadyen
Community Engagement Co-Ordinator
01546 602518
e-mail: lesley.macfadyen@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
|
What else is here In Barnluasgan Visitor Centre there is also recreationFind out more
|
 |
|