Argyll Forest Park is a forest park located on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands. Established in 1935, it was the first forest park to be created in the United Kingdom.[2] The park is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland, and covers 211 km2 in total.[1]
Argyll Forest Park
A map showing the location of the Argyll Forest Park (in red, other forests parks shown in green).
Location
Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute
Nearest city
Glasgow
Coordinates
56.135°N 5.041°W
Area
21,133 ha (81.59 sq mi)[1]
Established
1935[2]
Governing body
Forestry and Land Scotland
Website
https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/argyll-forest-park
From the Holy Loch in the south to the Arrochar Alps in the north, the park includes a variety of landscapes, from high peaks to freshwater and seawater lochs.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
Much of the forest park lies within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, which was established in 2002; however, the forests at Corlarach and Ardyne in Cowal are outwith the national park boundary but within the forest park.[9]
Forestry and Land Scotland highlight trails at the following places:[3]
Glenbranter, bike trails and walks, featuring ancient oaks
Puck’s Glen, trail up rocky gorge among woodlands
Benmore, forest around Benmore Botanic Garden, with giant trees
Kilmun Arboretum, collection of tree species in woodland groves
Ardentinny, easy trails and beach walk
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Working with a guy in North Carolina who has lots of land in the face of rapid development who needs to turn it into a Forest Park. Where do I start?