Kilmun Arboretum
Through plots of trees from all over the world on a hillside above the Holy Loch.
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 300 m
- Time
- 1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 245 m
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About this walk
Kilmun Arboretum is an easy 3.3 km circular walk with 300 m of ascent, taking about 1.5 hours. It starts at Kilmun Arboretum car park (grid reference NS 163 823).
Kilmun Arboretum was planted by the Forestry Commission from the 1930s as a trial of trees from around the world: eucalyptus, redwoods, monkey puzzles and Japanese cedars, in plots on the hillside above the Holy Loch. The trails climb through the collection with views down the loch to the Clyde.
Route
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The arboretum
Follow the trails up through the tree plots and loop back down.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Kilmun Arboretum take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–1.5 hours for the 3.3 km route, which has 300 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 Kilmun Arboretum car park (grid reference NS 163 823). Car park off the A880 at Kilmun.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Dunoon to Kilmun. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Forest paths and tracks with a steady climb.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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