Barnluasgan and the Knapdale Beaver Trail
Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute ·
Quick answer
Barnluasgan in Knapdale Forest, near Lochgilphead, is a Forestry and Land Scotland site with lochside beaver-watching trails of up to 2.5 miles; general FLS access rules apply as no site-specific dog policy is published, and walkers are warned of beaver-related hazards like fallen trees and flooded paths.
Distance
2.5 miles
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
About this walk
Part of Knapdale Forest, home to Scotland's official beaver reintroduction project. Trails from the Barnluasgan car park loop around lochans and through oakwood and conifer plantation, with good chances of spotting beaver activity, especially at dawn or dusk.
Terrain
🅿️ Parking
Forestry and Land Scotland car park at Barnluasgan, off the B8025.
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