Strontian
The village of Strontian lies on the northern shores of Loch Sunart.
Strontian
Ariundle Oakwood Walk
The Ariundle National Nature Reserve is a lovely place to visit at any time of the year, and there are two lovely walks through the woods and hills. The Reserve is a fine example of ancient coastal Atlantic oakwood and is recognised for its old oaks supporting a huge diversity and abundance of ferns.
There is a Forestry Commission carpark at the end of the road to Ariundle with interpreation boards and a map of the walk options.
Strontian and Ariundle Oakwoods
Head out to the lovely village of Strontian, with its local shops, inn and village green. Wander through the Atlantic oak woodland at Ariundle, a Celtic rainforest and one of Scotland's National Nature Reserves. Join the fairies on a magical walk that skirts along the banks of the River Strontian. Explore the historic Corrantee lead mine, one of a group of mines that was worked between 1725 and 1871. Stop off for a delicious lunch at Cafe Sunart, take afternoon tea at The Ariundle Centre and maybe round off your day a wee dram at the Strontian Hotel.
Butterfly Bagging at Ariundle National Nature Reserve
The Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve, near Strontian, is great place to search for butterflies such as the beautiful and rare pearl-bordered and small pearl-bordered fritillaries and the West Highland speciality, the chequered skipper.