Glenbranter: the Lauder Monument and the waterfalls
Forest trails to Sir Harry Lauder's memorial to his son and a gorge of waterfalls.
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Time
- 1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 50 m
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About this walk
Glenbranter: the Lauder Monument and the waterfalls is an easy 3.1 km circular walk with 40 m of ascent, taking about 1 hours. It starts at Glenbranter forest car park (grid reference NS 111 978).
Glenbranter was the estate of the music-hall star Sir Harry Lauder, who raised a monument here to his only son, killed in 1916. Forestry and Land Scotland trails lead from the car park through the woods to the monument, then into the gorge of the Allt Robuic with its series of waterfalls, and back.
Route
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1
The monument
Follow the trail to the Lauder Monument.
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2
The falls
Continue to the waterfall gorge and loop back to the car park.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Glenbranter: the Lauder Monument and the waterfalls take?
- Most walkers take 1–1 hours for the 3.1 km route, which has 40 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Glenbranter forest car park (grid reference NS 111 978). Forestry and Land Scotland car park at Glenbranter.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses between Dunoon and Strachur pass Glenbranter. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Forest roads and woodland paths with steps.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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