Tarbert and Skipness
Argyll and Bute
Scotland
Tarbert is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NR869667
Set below the ruins of the 13th century castle, Tarbert provides a gateway to the Kintyre peninsula. In the hills above the village the woodland offers spectacular views over Loch Fyne across to the Cowal peninsula and the chance to see black grouse and hen harriers on open moor land.
There are a range of walks taking you to viewpoints where you can look down on the yachts and fishing boats in the harbour or walk high into the hills and over to the small village of Skipness.
Mammals: As you enter into Tarbert Woods via the Corranbuie entrance you may chance on a Red Squirrel which can often be seen foraging for food.
Badgers can be found here too but to see them you need to be up early. We have information about Red squirrel and Badger
Birds: Black grouse, a once common sight in the UK but now under threat can be seen throughout the forest. Listen to them calling their mates as dawn or dusk approaches. We have information about Black grouse
Insects and reptiles: Adders are a common site in Tarbert Woods. We have information about Adder
How to get there:
Tarbert is at the head of the Kintyre Peninsula, and is reached by following the A83 from Glasgow through Inveraray and Lochgilphead or by ferry from Portavadie.
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Enter through:
Tarbert Castle
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Contact:
Lesley MacFadyen
Community Engagement Co-Ordinator
01546 602518
e-mail: lesley.macfadyen@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
What's of interest
As you walk through the forest along the main track road you will notice a pond scrape. This has been constructed by Forest Enterprise to encourage more insects which black grouse feed off, particularly young chicks. You may also notice that strips of heather have been cut. This is part of a large project to encourage more blaeberry growth, a vital food source for black grouse and to also encourage different layers of heather which either chicks can feed from or hens can use to brood.
What else is here
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