アード湖周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ5

It's difficult to find and you're never quite sure whether you've found the right cave. But this one looked like it.

Created by sculptor and environmental artist Rob Mullholland, Eagle Pole is a fine sight, overlooking bonnie Loch Ard. It's one of a series of animal artworks that appears along the forest trails here. There are also sound posts dotted along the trails that play the sounds of resident wildlife species.

If you're flying round the track you'll likely miss this. It's a lovely little spot right up at the water's edge divided into a few discreet nook separate by vegetation. Be sure to walk along to the right as far as the little trails will allow and you'll find a nook completely hidden from the others as well as the trail. It's an amazing place to just take a break in your ride, eat some Haribo and bask in the joy of existence while listening to the wave lapping against the shore with the sun beating down on your face.

Loch Ard is a magical loch surrounded by forest and hills. To its west, sits Ben Lomond Munro, whilst Craigmore lies to its east. 16 miles (26 km) of bike and hiking trails lead around the lake, making it easy to explore for the whole family. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife here: roe deer, capercaillie and barn owls call the lakeshore home.

Not a cave, more like a narrow gorge. A steep path leads you down into the shade, where Rob Roy and his band of outlaws would hide from the sheriff. Or so the story goes...

Easy forestry trails for gravel bikes, big sweeping climbs and descents with great views over loch

Great section from Loch Ard to Loch Chon, possibly the best section in Scotland?

The trail hereabouts undulates prettily towards the water along a variety of gentle inclines. Look out for the Crannog - or ancient artificial island - on the water nearby.