Glen Nant
How to get here
Glen Nant National Nature Reserve is on the B845 between Taynuilt and Kilchrenan.
From the A85 Tyndrum to Oban road, take the turning onto the B845 to Kilchrenan just east of Taynuilt village. Follow this road for about 3 miles (5km) to reach Glen Nant National Nature Reserve. Turn right here and cross a small bridge to enter the car park at grid reference NN 019 272.
If you’re on a bike, National Cycle Route 78 also passes Glen Nant.
Using SatNav?
PA35 1HP is the nearest postcode, at the junction on the A85 for the B845 to Kilchrenan.
Public transport
There is a bus service between Oban and Dalavich that passes Glen Nant National Nature Reserve. Find details at Traveline Scotland.
Nearby places
It’s only a short hop towards Oban to reach Fearnoch, a peaceful woodland beside the A85 that’s ideal for a stroll, cycle or horse-ride. There are stunning views of Ben Cruachan and plenty of places to picnic.
Head north along the coast towards Ballachulish to reach Beinn Lora, where it’s well worth the short, steep climb through conifer and beech woods for panoramic coast and mountain views.
There’s another surprising industry hidden in this area. Visit Cruachan between Taynuilt and Loch Awe, to find out about the remarkable hydro-electric scheme lying deep inside the mountain of Ben Cruachan.
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