Argyll Forest Park

Argyll Forest Park spreads across the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, deep in the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1935, it was Britain’s first forest park and now covers 211 square kilometres. Managed by Forestry and Land Scotland, the park stretches from the Holy Loch in the south to the Arrochar Alps in the north. Its landscapes shift from high mountain peaks to freshwater and seawater lochs, offering varied scenery in a single place. The park holds several notable sites highlighted by Forestry and Land Scotland. Glenbranter offers bike trails and walks through ancient oaks, while Puck’s Glen features a rocky gorge trail winding through dense woodlands. Benmore surrounds the Benmore Botanic Garden, famous for its giant trees, and Kilmun Arboretum displays a wide collection of tree species in peaceful woodland groves. Ardentinny provides easy walking trails and a beach walk along the shore. Visitors find well-marked paths leading through forests, gorges and gardens. Giant trees tower over the Benmore Botanic Garden, and the Kilmun Arboretum arranges different species in quiet groves. Ardentinny’s beach walk offers views across the water, while Glenbranter’s ancient oaks frame shaded trails. Puck’s Glen draws walkers into a narrow, rocky gorge where woodlands close overhead. The park’s varied terrain ensures each visit offers a different experience of Scotland’s natural beauty.