Benmore botanic gardens is a 120-acre mountainside garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire.

The gardens also have a tearoom. Perfect for a snack stop!

Open daily from 1 March - 31 October, 10am - 5pm

The Fernery opens at 11am and closes one hour before the Garden.

Morplord

May 25, 2023

Cycling

A beautiful garden with great views and paths. Really worth a visit, especially when the Rhododendrons are in bloom. Only 15min by bike from Dunoon!

Andrew

October 15, 2024

Cycling

Good little cafe van for coffee and food

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1. Lock Eck loop via Benmore Botanic Gardens — Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

37.9km

03:40

660m

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2. Lock Eck & Ardentinny loop from Benmore Botanic Gardens — Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

32.6km

02:01

310m

300m

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3. View of East Loch Tarbert – Portavadie Ferry Terminal loop from Tarbert

119km

07:18

1,350m

1,360m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Kilmun, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Benmore Botanic Garden

1. Lock Eck loop via Benmore Botanic Gardens — Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

2. Lock Eck & Ardentinny loop from Benmore Botanic Gardens — Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

3. View of East Loch Tarbert – Portavadie Ferry Terminal loop from Tarbert

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