![]() ![]() It offers superb hiking, an abundance of wildlife and stunning views of the Clyde, Dumbarton Rock and Ben Lomond.īirdwatchers will be spoilt for choice with over 70 species identified here, including peregrine falcon, sparrowhawk, green woodpecker and treecreeper, as well as rarer birds like black grouse, cuckoo and snipe.Īlongside roe deer, brown hare, fox and field vole, otters have been spotted in the area. Lang Craigs has it all: ancient woodland, sheltered glens, rolling hills and rugged moorland full of vibrant habitats. This route includes some slopes and steps and connects to other paths through the local area for a longer walk. The chequered skipper butterfly lives here too - it's a rare and delicate species only found in western Scotland.įollow Dunollie Wood's 2.5km Rainforest Ramble trail to discover the rainforest and savour the dramatic views across Oban Bay to the Western Isles. Some of Scotland's most iconic characters might also be spotted here, like the secretive otter, the huge white-tailed eagle soaring overhead and red squirrels leaping from tree to tree. In summer, listen to the songs of migrant birds like redstart and wood warbler. Look out too for the finger-like encrustations of the rare hazel gloves fungus, a speciality of ancient rainforests.īluebells carpet the woodland floor in spring and the air is filled with the scent of wild garlic. Over 200 species of the world’s rarest bryophytes and lichens are found here. Thick carpets of dripping mosses, layering liverworts, epiphytic ferns and colourful fungi give the rainforest a unique and magical feel. Download the Ledmore & Migdale walking map.ĭunollie Wood is a fine example of Scotland’s rainforest. Examine the rocks for rare flowers along the Loch Migdale path and enjoy the fantastic view that changes by the hour. Or take the longer Spinningdale Bog walk to admire the rare plants, sedges, sphagnum mosses and dragonflies with views over the old mill and beyond to the Dornoch Firth. ![]() And see how many red squirrels you can spot – working with Trees for Life, we relocated 20 here in 2019.ĭiscover this wild and rugged landscape with more than 12km of paths and tracks for varying abilities. Seek out lichen, orchids and blaeberries. Remember your binoculars and cast your eyes to the skies for birds including common crossbill, wood warbler, tawny owl and osprey. Keep your eyes peeled for pine marten, red, roe and sika deer and even otter families along the shore of the burn. The woods are rich and diverse, teeming with plant, insect, bird and animal life. A visit to this beautiful spot is an enriching and magical experience. If you’re looking for fantastic walks, tranquility and a vast array of wildlife, Ledmore & Migdale is for you. ![]()
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