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Mid Argyll & Kintyre Group

We are a small, friendly and informal group who walk once a fortnight on a Saturday and you are welcome to join us.

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Overview

Brainport Heritage Trail runs for 2.3 miles through this & neighbouring woodland. View a fascinating ancient sun-ritual site, the ghost of a lost village and follow in the footsteps of early Christians. 

It starts on forestry track then turns off along woodland paths down to side of Loch Fyne, The path can be uneven in parts and there is a slight decline down to Loch Fyne and a slight incline going back up to the start of the walk. 

 

Saturday, 31 January 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
3.7km / 2.3mi
Ascent:
88.7m / 291ft
Type:
circular

Walking sticks would be advisable. There may be an opportunity to stop for a refreshments break but as it is a reasonably short walk there will be no lunch stop.

There is space for a small number of vehicles to park and there will be car sharing from Lorne Street Car Park, Lochgilphead at 09:30.

There are no public toilets available on this walk.

Please consider wet weather clothing on the day and sturdy walking boots.

Dogs are welcome as no livestock issues. 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NR 86108 88094
Nearest postcode:
PA31 8TD
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mourner.confined.yourself
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Lorne Street Car park, Lochgilphead at 09:30 for car sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
NR 96957 95298
Nearest postcode:
PA32 8YQ
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park at side of A83 at Tullochgorm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking