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Loch Fad

✦ Ancient woodland277 ha

Plan your visit

AncientBluebellsBirds
Free entryDogs welcome277 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

6 activities

Ancient woodland

Very strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Bluebell walks

Very strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Bird watching

Strong match

Free

Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland

Heritage

Good match

Free

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Island WayWalking route48 km
Named routeLength 48 kmNational walking route
Bute Path NetworkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Bute Pilgrimage Route - St BlaneWalking route

A walking pathway with accompanying notes to aid Christian reflection

Named routeRef 1Local walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Bute Cycle NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

✦ AncientFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

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Nearby places

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