Ballachuan Hazelwood cloaks a low ridge overlooking Cuan Sound and supports a large number of lichen, bryophytes and fungi. The wetland area provides a rich habitat for butterflies, and deer and pine marten roam the woodland.
Why visit?
Highlights include:
- Atlantic hazel woodland
- Abundance of lichens
- Colourful butterflies
- Chance to spot otters
Best time to visit?
- Sep – Apr for lichens
- May – Jul for butterflies
- Sep – Nov for fungi
Visit for:
- birdwatching
- woodlands
- wildflowers
- coasts
- scenery
- mammals
- wetland
- butterflies
Other information
Otters have been spotted in the kelp and porpoises seen surfing the Atlantic waves.
A path with stiles leads through the reserve to a viewpoint.