Wildlife at West Loch Awe

 

Mammals: The diverse forest types found on Loch Awe are home to most of the woodland mammal species that can be found in Britain including pine marten, red squirrel, fox, red and roe deer, and otter. If you don't see the animals the observant eye should be able to recognise many of the tracks and signs and see where they have been. We have information about Red squirrel, Red deer, Roe deer, Badger and Otter

Birds: A treat for everyone, sometimes you wont even need binoculars to see the incredible range of birds that live in and visit the Loch Awe area. How many bird species can you identify during your visit? We have information about Golden eagle, White-tailed eagle, Black grouse and Osprey

Habitats: From mature conifer forest, open hill and moor land and the real jewel in the crown, some of Britains largest remnants of Atlantic oakwood; Loch Awe has a very diverse range of forest and habitat types. Our Atlantic oakwoods have survived through industrial times, and post glaciation they were the dominant woodland type up Britains western seaboard but now only fragments survive. Every year through positive conservation management we are increasing the area of this woodland type. We have information about Upland bog and Upland oakwood

How to Get There:
From Lochgilphead -
A816 to 1 mile north of Kilmartin.
Follow the B840 to Ford then the unclassified road to Dalavich and Kilchrennan.
From Oban or Glasgow-
Follow the A85 to Taynuilt then the unclassified road south to Kilchrennan and Dalavich.

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Activities:

Other places to go in this area
Carradale
Kilmichael Forest
Tarbert and Skipness
Torinturk
Knapdale Forest
Beinn Ghuilean
Ardcastle

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