Whether you’re looking for active family fun or an intrepid adventure, Argyll & The Isles offers some truly great days out. Our Wild About Argyll trilogy series shows you how to visit three iconic Argyll attractions in one unforgettable day. We explain how to walk, cycle or drive between the attractions, what to see and do at each attraction and the facilities and parking available. We even give top tips if you’re with a young family, full of beans, not so good on your feet and in a hurry. Choose between the North Argyll Trilogy, Knapdale Trilogy and Benmore Trilogy. Or why not try and do all three?
North Argyll Trilogy
North Argyll Forest stretches from Connel to Ballachullish with stunning sea lochs penetrating the hills and mountains. The views are incredible over the Inner Hebrides and with patience and quietness there is every chance of glimpsing rare wildlife, birds of prey, butterflies and insects. Try this trilogy of great activities to discover the highlights of this beautiful part of Argyll. In this Great Day Out you can take in Beinn Lora, Sutherland's Grove and Glasdrum NNR.
Download the full North Argyll Trilogy guide.
Knapdale Trilogy
The Heart of Argyll is unbelievably rich in natural and cultural heritage with evidence of over 5,000 years of human occupation in Kilmartin Glen. Crinan’s Great Moss is a remarkable remnant of one of our most ancient landscapes and the Atlantic Oak woodlands at Taynish date back nearly 7,000 years. In this Great Day Out you can visit Moine Mhor NNR, Barnluasgan and Taynish NNR.
Download the full Knapdale Trilogy Guide.
Benmore Trilogy
This magnificent stretch of rugged hill country is at the heart of the very first Forest Park for public enjoyment to be established in Britain back in 1935. The micro climate has provided ideal growing conditions for an incredible range of flowering plants and trees from around the globe which you can readily explore on foot. In this Great Day out you can visit Benmore Botanic Garden, Puck's Glen and Kilmun Arboretum.
Download the full Benmore Trilogy guide.
The trilogy series was produced in partnership with Forestry Commission Scotland.