COWAL FEST- WALKING- BIRDWATCHING –HILL WALK -UPLAND HABITAT AND SOMETHING DIFFERENT TAI CHI & PUMPKINGS AND QUEENS

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Day six of Cowal Fest walks include

Strachur to Lochgoihead  a six hours nine miles duration through a Forest road leading to rough open ground to a remote loch………

Whistlefield to Invernoaden a scenic walk on good forest tracks. High above Loch Eck rising to 300 metres, giving great views…………

Portavadie / Glenan Walk to the abandoned village of Glenan. A five mile five hour duration…………………………………….

An upland walk to discover native habitat near Strachur. An upland walk to explore / discover some of our upland habitat and native plants in the Glensluain and Fairy Knowe region. Photographic opportunities ! Access on some tracks and rough ground. Good walking equipment and water proofs essential…………………………….

Ben Ruadh An opportunity to climb this rarely visited hill at the southern end of Loch Eck(664m)………………………..

Holy Loch Birdwatch a  short path through the trees to the hide overlooking the mud-flats of Holy Loch to observe the wild life………………………

And for something different

Tai Chi Demonstartion and walking meditation Practising Tai Chi is calming and relaxing and watching Tai Chi good for you too. Do both and then take part in a walking meditation through the peaceful tree filled grounds of Benmore Gardens…………………………………

Pumpkings and Queens An imaginative wander with the Mudskippers, Cowals forest and beach adventure group for the under 5’s and their carers. Make crowns , hobby horses and magic wands and journey to Pumpkin Castle to cook potions and cast spells. The Mudskippers is run by Tenterhooks………………aimed at pre-school children Who must be accompanied by an adult………………………………………

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