Argyll Forest Park

Argyll Forest Park is a forest park located on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands. Established in 1935, it was the first forest park to be created in the United Kingdom.^[2] The park is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland, and covers 211 km² in total.^[1]

Argyll Forest Park
A map showing the location of the Argyll Forest Park (in red, other forests parks shown in green).
Location	Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute
Nearest city	Glasgow
Coordinates	56.135°N 5.041°W / 56.135; -5.041
Area	21,133 ha (81.59 sq mi)[1]
Established	1935[2]
Governing body	Forestry and Land Scotland
Website	https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/argyll-forest-park

From the Holy Loch in the south to the Arrochar Alps in the north, the park includes a variety of landscapes, from high peaks to freshwater and seawater lochs.^{[3][4][5][6][7][8]}

Much of the forest park lies within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, which was established in 2002; however, the forests at Corlarach and Ardyne in Cowal are outwith the national park boundary but within the forest park.^[9]

Gallery

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  Benmore forest
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  Puck's Glen ravine, in winter
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  Glenbranter

Highlights

Forestry and Land Scotland highlight trails at the following places:^[3]

• Glenbranter, bike trails and walks, featuring ancient oaks
• Puck's Glen, trail up rocky gorge among woodlands
• Benmore, forest around Benmore Botanic Garden, with giant trees
• Kilmun Arboretum, collection of tree species in woodland groves
• Ardentinny, easy trails and beach walk