Ardentinny to Carrick Castle
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 12.9 kms | 4 hours | 0 metres | Explorer 363: Cowal East |
Description
From the north end of the Forest Enterprise car park follow the path uphill through the woods to join a well made forest road. Once the route leaves this to follow a path into the forest, the going becomes much slower and wetter until the path nears the shore of Loch Goil. Carrick Castle dominates the scenery along the side of Loch Goil - even the first glimpse of it while still high up in the woods is impressive.
Access Info
The Forest Enterprise car park is near Shepherd's Point north of Ardentinny.
Additional Info
Local facilities at Ardentinny include a hotel, cafe, shop and public toilets. Carrick Castle has a hotel and public toilets. There are also public toilets in the Forest Enterprise car park at the start of the walk.
More Info
This route is available in more detail with an associated map in the Footprint Guide to 'The Cowal peninsula' available from Tourist Information Centres.
