Shian Wood | Reserves and species

Shian Wood is a fine example of the ancient semi-natural woodlands typical of the Atlantic coast of Scotland. The wood stands above the surrounding land on a low, flattened ridge of land which juts out from the southern shore of Loch Creran. Dominated by fine mature oaks festooned in mosses and lichens the canopy in spring covers a carpet of primrose, wood sorrel and bluebell and is home to many species of woodland bird. The wood also contains many glades and damp flushes where purple moor-grass and devil

Reserve details

Trust:

Scottish Wildlife Trust

Size:

21.30

Short Description:

A fine example of the ancient semi-natural woodlands typical of the Atlantic coast of Scotland

Smartphone Description:

Shian Wood is a fine example of the ancient semi-natural woodlands typical of the Atlantic coast of Scotland. Dominated by fine mature oaks festooned in mosses and lichens the canopy in spring covers a carpet of primrose, wood sorrel and bluebell and is home to many species of woodland bird. The wood also contains many glades and damp flushes where purple moor-grass and devil

Location

Address:

Shian Wood lies on the south shore of Loch Creran, on a minor road off the A828(T) north of Benderloch

Town:

Oban

County:

Argyll & Bute

Postcode:

PA37 1SB

Grid ref:

NM907418

Facilities

Visitor centre:

Shop:

No shop

Picnic Area:

Opening hours:

Open at all times

Toilets:

No toilets

Disabled toilet:

No disabled toilet

Baby changing facilities:

No baby changing facilities

Dogs:

Dogs must be on lead

Access info:

The reserve is directly adjacent to the parking area. Go through the gate, and follow the track up the hill. Waymarkers indicate the footpaths. Contact the Trust for disabled access information

Parking:

Yes

Walking information:

The reserve is directly adjacent to the parking area. Go through the gate, and follow the track up the hill. Waymarkers indicate the footpaths.

Grazing animals:

yes

Contact details

Reserve manager:

Scottish Wildlife Trust

Reserve phone number:

0131 312 4765

Reserve email address:

enquiries@swt.org.uk

Reserver deep link:

http://www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/shian-wood/

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Location type:

Wildlife or nature reserve