LATEST:Ballachuan Hazel Wood
Argyll & Isles, Stirling, Loch Lomond & Trossachs
Ballachuan Hazel Wood cloaks a low ridge overlooking Cuan Sound. It is a site of international importance for its lichen flora, with many species depending on the hazels. The wood has rich ground flora and is a good site for breeding birds and summer migrants.
Best time to visit:
- April to September for plants and lichens
Visit for:
- Birdwatching
- Archaeology
- Mammals
- Scenery
- Coasts
- Wildflowers
- Grasslands
- Woodlands
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Access
- Information
Parking is available in the car park & layby of Kilbrandon Church, 0.5 kilometres north west of the reserve from the B8003. The verbal agreement made with the Reverand Marshall was for a maximum of 3 visitor cars but not during church services. Access is then by foot down the private road to Kilbrandon House (Port Mor) which starts opposite Kilbrandon Church. Signage then directs visitors to the reserve. - Directions
The reserve lies at the south eastern tip of Seil Island. From Oban take the A816 south. Turn onto the B844 towards Seil Island after about 8 miles. Once on the island take the B8003 at Balvicar.Park at Kilbrandon Church - Restrictions
Cattle graze parts of the the reserve at certain times of year. Please keep dogs on leads.
Reserve location
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OS Landranger Map: 55OS Grid Reference: NM763146
Latitude: 56.27113472
Longitude: -5.61338353
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Oban (15 miles)
