Route Filmstrip & Description
Validated by Fieldfare
Barnluasgan Trail can be started from Barnluasgan Information Centre in Knapdale Forest (OS Grid Reference: NR790909) . Lochgilphead is the nearest town or village. Works were underway on the date of the visit, so the paths may be more accessible presently. The Trail is particularly good for children due to the 'wildlife detective' interpretation and the accessible birdhide.
Surveyed by: Joe Penfold, February 0012
(Winter)
Accessibility Rating: 2
Distance: 1.4 km
Car Park: Yes
Steps: No
Barriers: No
Toilets: No


Two picnic benches are located at the start of the trail. One of these is accessible to wheelchair users.

The trail can be followed in either direction around the Loch. Taking a left and going in a clockwise direction(with the Loch on your right-hand side) is the most accessible section of the path.

The section of the path had been improved with finer stone. The width of the path is approximately 1.6m

A number of information points are found along the trail, found in 'signal box' style posts. Pull the lever to reveal.

At this point, the path undulates and the quality of the path deteriorates, due to a build-up of leaf litter. With assistance, people with mobility problemsmight consider continuing along the circular trail (as opposed to doubling back and retracing steps along the more accessible section).
Barnluasgan Wildlife Trail Phototrail
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Vertical Profile
This is an approximate vertical profile with samples taken at 100m intervals along the trail.
