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Inverinan Trail, Loch Awe

This unmarked forest walk climbs up through the broadleaved woods clothing the gorge of the Abhainn Fionn. The first part follows an old drove road along which cattle were driven from the north to markets in southern Scotland.The route then descends to a bridge deep in the glen before returning via old paths and tracks.

Terrain

Unmarked forest paths and tracks. The route fords a small burn - easy in dry conditions, and has some steeper sections.

Public Transport

Inverinan is on the Oban - Dalavich bus route.

Start

Inverinan car park. Open start point in Google Maps for directions.

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Walk Statistics

Distance: 4km / 2.5 miles
Time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Ascent: 117m (Profile)
Start Grid Ref: NM997175

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Walk Description

Stage 1

Park in the Inverinan Forestry Commission car park. Begin the walk by turning right out of the car park to head briefly north along the road, then turn left up a grassy path opposite a bungalow (Allt na Feidh). The path follows the line of an old drove route used for taking cattle to market.

Stage 2

The path climbs uphill and soon enters scattered woodland. After passing a set of water tanks the ascent continues; there are some good views looking back over Loch Awe.

Stage 3

Look out for a path heading off downhill to the left, beside an old wooden post. The path leads almost immediately to a ford over a burn - which can be crossed dryshod in good weather. Further on the path leads past a bench and then eventually turns sharp left to begin descending, crossing several wooden boardwalks. The path can be a little overgrown in places; eventually it leads down to a footbridge high over the Abhainn Fhionn and a small waterfall.

Stage 4

On the far side the path leads to the left and then eventually curves gradually to the right, becoming a grassy track. Follow this until it meets a hard forestry track; turn left here.

Stage 5

Almost immediately turn left again onto a fainter, slightly overgrown track. This runs atop the slope high above the wooded gorge, giving some more open views, before emerging on a lane by a bungalow. Go straight ahead along the lane until it meets a tarmac road. Turn left again here to return to the start.

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