ACT have organised a range of walks throughout August and September ranging from a gentle stroll to a full day’s adventure. All walks will be led by trained walk leaders who can explain the flora and fauna, history and archaeology of some of the finest locations in Mid-Argyll.
To ensure a place on the walks please book in advance by phoning 01546 602755. All children should be accompanied by a responsible adult and we ask that only well trained dogs under close control or on a lead accompany us. No dogs on route 6 please. Robust footwear, particularly for the moderate and strenuous walks will be required. Please bring your own sun cream/midge repellent/waterproofs as appropriate. Please note that there are no toilet facilities or shops on our routes (except route 6). Please bring all the food and water you will require with you.
All of our walks are free of charge, and have been provided with the support of Awards for All Scotland, Paths for All, and Argyll and Bute Council. Dates, times and start points for each of our walks are listed within our events pages. Our Walks Leaflet with map, start times and full details can be downloaded at the top of this page.
Easy Routes:
1. Moine Mhor NNR (not guided walk) 600m.
2. Loch Barnluasgan, all abilities circular walk (1.4km)
3. Achnabreac, new all-abilities access walk to rock art site that includes two disabled persons parking spaces (1.5km)
4. Achnabreac, circular route around wetland area (700m)
5. Dunadry Green Gate Loop (400m)
6. Crinan Canal, Oakfield Bridge to Ardrishaig and return (5km). Includes refreshment stop in Rumblin’ Tum Café at halfway point. No dogs on this walk please.
Moderate Routes:
7. Barnluasgan Oakwood Trail, which could also include Loch Barnluasgan and short spur to Add Estuary viewpoint. The trail is only 2.5km but includes some steep ascents/descents.
8. Loch Coille-Bharr (3 miles) undulating terrain.
9. Taynish Oakwoods (5km) undulating terrain and/or Barr Mor Trail (3km) some steep ascents/descents.
10. Blarbuie Woodlands, low/high circular walk (2.5km), moderate ascent. Refreshments available after walk at Mid-Argyll Hospital Café.
11. Achnabreac Trail (2.3km)
Strenuous Routes:
12. Dunadry, Near to Nature Trail/Dunadry Trail (5km). The Near to Nature Trail leads into the Dunadry Trail and the short spur to the viewpoint at An Cruach Mor.
13. Dunadry – Achnabreac – Dunadd, including Crinan Canal (9km).
14. Dalriada Heritage Trail, an all-day walk of about 18-20km. Start point Dunadry to Carnasserie Castle. Mini bus will return walkers to start point.
Don’t forget to hunt for treasure…. ACT has set some new geocaches on the routes. For full details go to www.geocaching.com
