The Kintyre Way (section 5) - Torrisdale's rain forest

Meet at 10.30 at Torrisdale Big Tree parking area, close to the entrance to the estate. This is part of section 5 of the Kintyre Way. The walk will wander around Torrisdale estate and will have an emphasis on the temperate rainforest so will be a few miles with varied terrain You can check out the terrain on the Kintyre way webside. Lunch is available at the Beinn an Tuirc distillery cafe after the walk. Booking essential.

Why not travel by bus! The West Coast Motors service 445 leaves Campbeltown at 9.30am. Coming from Carradale it leaves The Pier at 10.15am. Why not walk to Torrisdale from Carradale. Meet at the village hall at 9.15am. Low tide shore walk.

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Part of the route maybe boggy so walking boots will be required.

There are no shops on route so plase bring snacks and water. There is though an optional lunch after the walk at Kintyre Gin's Beinn an Tuirc Cafe.

Friends of the Kintyre Way walks provide a great opportunity to explore Kintyre via The Kintyre Way and to meet other Friends of the Kintyre Way, so please come along to as many of the walks as you can. It will also be an opportunity to showcase our wild and beautiful 100-mile route on our doorstep. So please take plenty of photos of walkers having fun, the flora and fauna, and the marvellous scenery!

Photos can also be posted on our Facebook pages via the visitor pages of The Kintyre Way and The Friends of the Kintyre Way. You can also post on Kintyre Walks and, of course, share on your own social media channels.

Check out the Walk and Ride leaflets to help you plan.

The Friends of the Kintyre Way kindly host our walks on behalf of The Kintyre Way, which covers the insurance for the event.

By participating in an event organised by The Friends of The Kintyre Way, you are participating in walks hosted by volunteers. They generously offer their time and knowledge for free but may not have formal training in first aid, navigation, or emergency response. Event participants are responsible for assessing their fitness and suitability for participating in activities for their own and other's safety and well-being during the walk. Ensure you are appropriately dressed and equipped, including water, for all conditions.