Dalavich Oakwoods
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 5 kms | 2 hours | 150 metres | Explorer 360: Loch Awe & Inveraray |
Description
Start from the car park at Barnaline and follow the red waymarked path through the enchanting Caledonian Forest Reserve. Turn right at a gate and visit the Old Stables before passing the ruins of the old cottages. Bear left onto a smaller path along the edge of the woods. Cross the two bridges over Dubh Uisge and return to the stables, then follow the outward path back to the car park.
At the car park turn left and follow the forest road for a short distance before turning right to take a path through the trees. Cross the River Avich by the footbridge and join the forest road which runs past the Avich Falls, back to the road just above the bridge at Inveravich. Follow the road back to the car park.
Access Info
Start from the Forest Enterprise car park at Barnaline 1/2 mile north of Dalavich on Loch Awe. Dalavich is about 15 miles south of Taynuilt.
For information on public transport call the Inveraray Tourist Information Centre on 08707 200616.
Additional Info
Look out for red squirrel, pine marten, buzzard, red deer, roe deer, hen harrier and black grouse along the walk.
More Info
This route is available in more detail with an associated map in the Footprint Guide to 'North Argyll, Oban & Lorn' available from Tourist Information Centres.
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