Kilmun Arboretum

How to find Kilmun Arboretum

Kilmun Arboretum is in the village of Kilmun, by Holy Loch on the Cowal Penninsula. It's a short journey from Dunoon, which has a ferry service with Gourock.

 

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What to expect at Kilmun Arboretum

Kilmun Arboretum, operated by Forestry and Land Scotland, dates back to the 1930s and features around 150 different tree species. You can take one of the three trails to see some of the native species from some of the most exotic parts of the world.

Kilmun Arboretum Trails

The trails all start from the free car park. The easiest and shortest is John Jackson which is just 15 minutes. Follow the yellow posts for ornamental maples, Japanese cedars and Himalayan spruce.

There are steeper slopes on the Conifer Trail, which take around 30 minutes. This time there are redwoods and sequoias from California and monkey puzzles from South America. You will also get good views through the trees to Holy Loch.

Finally, the longest trail, but still less than an hour, is the Eucalyptus Trail, where you experience the tres of the Australian bush. There are some longer, steeper slopes and bridges.

Experiencing a wide variety of species is very easy, thanks to these short trails. There are also connecting pathways to Puck's Glen, Glenbranter and Benmore Botanic Garden.

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Words and photography by Paul Saunders. Visit Paul’s Marketing and Photography websites for details of his services in Scotland.

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