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Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve

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St Conan's Escape

4 units · Glamping4 acres · Dalmally, Scotland

Dog-friendly lodges on a Scottish mountainside with incredible loch views

Muiredge

8 units · Glamping1 acre · Perth and Kinross, Central Scotland

Rural glamping in a converted railway carriage, shepherd's hut, or bell tent in blissful Scotland

Craigmarloch Lodge

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Glasgow, Scotland

A high-end glamping cabin with a hot tub on the edge of the Highlands

The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute

2 units · Glamping8 acres · Scotland

Our Huts are located within the Moss Wood area of Bute Forest - a mixed birch and alder wood that extends up the hillside to the west of the A886 that connects the Rhubodach Ferry to Port Bannatyne and Rothesay. Moss Wood has a range of facilities. Park on the shore-side where the coast can be enjoyed or at the main entrance, and take a walk up through Moss Wood along the Poetry Trail. A steep walk in places, the Poetry Trail is a loop punctuated with places to stop and read, to stop and think. Read nature poetry from throughout the ages, stop at the Blether Stane, or taking the spur to the Viewing Point back south across the Kyles. Moss Wood connects to the West Island Way – take the Poetry Trail and the spur to the Viewing Point – and then take the Stag’s Trod further up (steeply) till you reach the West Island Way. From there, head south towards Port Bannatyne or north along the boundary of the Community Forest. From the viewing point, you can also explore interesting heritage features such as the old WW2 bunker, kayak shelter, Balnakailly settlement, and the SSSI oak woodland.

Wee Blue Dream log cabin

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Central Scotland

A cosy log cabin in the heart of Scotland, with uninterrupted mountain views and pubs within walking distance

Cabins in Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve with hiking guide

Overview

Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve is home to a rare fragment of the ancient oakwood that once stretched from Portugal to Norway. The lush, green landscape is cloaked in mosses, lichens and liverworts, which thrive alongside wildlife, such as pine martens, otters and the occasional wildcat, as well as insect life including dragonflies and such rare butterflies as the small and quick chequered skipper. Visitors can follow paths and trails through the reserve and learn about its rich flora and fauna through interpretation boards. While there is no camping in the reserve, Sunart Camping has pitches for tents and campervans close to the shores of Loch Sunart, just an eight-minute drive away.

When to go

While it makes for a great destination all year round, the reserve has different highlights throughout the year. Spring is the best time to see birds, such as redstarts, wood warblers and tree pipits. Summer is your best bet for spotting the chequered skipper butterfly. Fall promises rich colors and the spectacle of rutting red deer, while winter is the best time to see mosses and liverworts, as well as birds of prey including buzzards.

Know before you go

The main track is wide and level and runs directly from the parking lot.
Wear sturdy footwear and take care on the paths, some of which are steep, narrow and often wet with loose stones and protruding tree roots.
The closest public bus stop is 2.2 miles (3.5 kilometres) away, in Strontian on the Fort William to Kilchoan route.