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Taynish

The peaceful oak woodlands of Taynish are interspersed with grassland, heath, saltmarsh and shoreline to give a truly amazing variety of wildlife. Admire the springtime carpet of wildflowers or search out evidence left by a secretive otter as it slips through the wood. A June day on the woodland edge gives you a good chance of seeing the delicate dance of the rare marsh fritillary or the metallic flash of a passing dragonfly.

• Best time to visit

  May to June for all woodland wildlife.
  

• Getting there

  Reserve car park one mile south of Tayvallich, on partly unmetalled road. Local bus service from Lochgilphead to Tayvallich.
  

• Visitor facilities

  Small car park (ten cars) and cycle rack at south end of Reserve track. Reserve leaflet, waymarked routes with all-abilities access to Taynish Mill picnic area.
  

• Contact

  SNH, Kilmory Industrial Estate, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8RR. Tel: 01546 603611.
  

• Managed by

  Scottish Natural Heritage