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Argyll & Isles, Stirling, Loch Lomond & Trossachs

Carron Glen is a beautiful stretch of woodland with a beautiful steep-sided gorge that supports a large tract of ancient deciduous woodland. It is a SSSI supporting oak, birch, alder, goat willow and ash, as well as a variety of woodland flora. Locally rare plants are wood crane's-bill, ramsons, wood meadow grass, large bittercress and wood melick. Globeflower is abundant on the islands in the river.Several woodland birds are found here including green woodpecker, a recent coloniser in Scotland. Dipper and Kingfisher can be found along the river. A bridge leads across the River Carron to the reserve, and there is a footpath which runs the length of the reserve, offering spectacular views of the glen and the river.

Best time to visit:

• May and June for wildflowers & woodland birds

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• Argyll, & Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling & Trossachs