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Walk through native woodland to our lochside wildlife hide

The perfect place for a peaceful lochside picnic. It's also the start of some scenic trails through oak woodland on the fringes of Loch Sunart.

Take a short easy stroll to a bench with panoramic views or wander amongst ancient oaks to the Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide

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Garbh Eilean

Spot seals, herons and otters on Loch Sunart

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  • Accessible trails
  • Charge parking
  • Trails
  • Wildlife hide
  • Stay the Night
  • Blue Badge parking

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Sàilean nan Cuileag

Ancient woodland leads to a peaceful natural harbour

Facilities and activities

  • Viewpoint
  • Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic area

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Lochan na Dunaich

A peaceful loch alive with water lilies and dragonflies

Facilities and activities

  • Trails
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