RSPB Gartocharn
RSPB Loch Lomond
RSPB Scotland has two excellent reserves in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, at Inversnaid and Gartocharn, with very knowledgeable and friendly wardens. Here are more details about the reserve at Gartocharn, which I highly recommend for a family visit.
How to find the RSPB Reserve at Gartocharn
The car park is a short distance from the A811, between Drymen and Gartocharn (Beware, sometimes Sat Nav is inaccurate). It has 15 spaces, including one Blue Badges space; there is a 2m high barrier.
The nature hub is now connected with a woodland trail to the Aber Shore area of the reserve.
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Viewpoint Path
The Viewpoint Path is 200m and looks out across the RSPB reserve and marshes towards Ben Lomond and Conic Hill. I really like this viewing structure, when inside you get a beautifully framed view of Ben Lomond.
Trails
The Airey Woodland Trail - (950m loop) goes through woodland, leading into a wildflower meadow and small pond.
The Viewpoint Trail - (just 200m) gives you views across the loch to Ben Lomond. Experience nearby Duncryne Hill (The Dumpling) and Aber Shore for more variations of this excellent view.
Aber Shore - You can now walk to Aber Shore from the Nature Hub with the existing paths linking to a new trail to the shore path.
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Bird Spotting
Visit through the seasons for different sightings and experiences. RSPB Gartocharn is one of the many good places in the National Park to see Ospreys; look out for geese, Wood warbler, Redstart, butterflies and bees.
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