GUIDED WALKS & EXPERIENCES
Discover the wildlife of Knapdale
Choose from guided walks, wildlife experiences and activities in Knapdale.
We offer a range of bookable guided walks, experiences and activities, from our ever popular weekly beaver walks, to a seashore safari, an evening in our woodland wildlife hide or a bespoke walk or experience tailored to your requirements. Take a look through the options below to find out more and book your place.
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Weekly Wednesday Evening Beaver Walk
Curious about Scotland’s wild beavers and their magical Atlantic Rainforest home?
Join an expert-led evening walk for a chance of an unforgettable encounter with these fascinating creatures.
Weekly from late April to early September
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Winter Beaver Walks
From late autumn, the busy beavers get even busier as they prepare for winter. There's a lot to do, lodges and dams need to be repaired and maintained, and a food cache built next to the lodge. All of this involves the felling and coppicing of trees. Winter is a great time to see the results of all this activity. We won't see the beavers, but we will get a fantastic insight into their work and activities, which are much easier to see when leaves and other vegetation are absent.
Monthly from November to February
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Bespoke Guided Beaver Walk
Experience a guided beaver walk tailored to your interests, led by an expert Ranger through Knapdale’s stunning landscape. You’ll be guided through some of the beavers’ remarkable habitats to see how these amazing animals transform their environment.
Available mid-April to September
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Hide Rental
Enjoy special moments in nature with an opportunity to observe an array of fascinating wildlife from our hide where red squirrels, jays, badgers, roe and sika deer, great spotted woodpeckers and pine martens are regularly seen.
Daytime bookings year-round; best evening wildlife viewing April to September. During centre opening hours, the hide is also available without booking. Donations towards its upkeep are appreciated.
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Bespoke Rainforest Walk
Join us for a ranger-led walk through Knapdale’s enchanting temperate rainforest – a hidden gem bursting with life. Our knowledgeable local ranger will share stories and insights into the fragile balance of this unique ecosystem, helping you see the forest in a whole new light.
Available year-round
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Seashore Safaris
Join us at Carsaig Bay during the year’s lowest tides for a hands-on exploration of the remarkable creatures living along Argyll’s shoreline and see what unusual marine life we can find.
Available April to October
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Ranger Experience
Curious about what it’s like to be a Ranger in the enchanting Atlantic Rainforest? Join us for an unforgettable, hands-on wildlife adventure!
Available year-round
Need help with your booking?
If you encounter any difficulties using our booking system, please don’t hesitate to contact us during our opening hours and we’ll be happy to help.