Puck's Glen near Dunoon
Where is Puck's Glen
Puck's Glen is on the A815, around five miles from Dunoon. This guide describes one of the highlights on the Cowal Peninsula and another example of one of the natural wonders of the Argyll Forest, managed by Forestry and Land Scotland.
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Parking or Walking to Puck’s Glen
The car park is a reasonable size, but maybe full, or nearly full when you arrive at this popular spot. You can also walk here from Kilmun Arboretum or Benmore Botanic Garden on well-signed forestry paths and tracks. The latter is just one mile away.
What is Puck’s Glen
Puck's Glen is a rocky gorge, viewed from a Victorian walkway. These paths get you up close to the gorge and are steep and rocky in places. There are many wooden bridges along the trail.
Walk Puck’s Glen Trail
Walking Puck's Glen will take around an hour and is just over a mile. The route, signed by red wooden post markers, start from the car park. Follow the path that runs parallel with the main road. You will see the way into the gorge, where you can begin the climb. Some may find this path quite strenuous, but there are spaces to stop and rest or do what I did and take lots of photographs.
What to expect at Puck’s Glen
It's hard to describe or capture the scenes that you discover as you climb. The drama is intensified on a sunny day by the rays of light that manage to find their way into the gorge and light it up.
Best time to visit Puck’s Glen
The rushing waterfalls are especially dramatic following rain but take care then as the path may be slippery. The magical colours are even more vibrant during Autumn.
Once you reach the top follow the red wooden post markers and look for the more open path that will lead you back to the car park.
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Experience Puck’s Glen
Puck's Glen is well worth experiencing. Combine it with other Forestry and Land Scotland sites, such as Kilmun Arboretum or Glenbranter.
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