Puck's Glen
Puck's Glen
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- Cosyastoast91 contributionsPuck's GlenLovely scenic walk with great views, lots waterfalls and wildlife. Was bit slippery underfoot the time of year we went and the wet weather we have had towards end of the year. Could have been signposted better as once at the top was bit confusing where other roads led. Amazing views of Holy Loch @ Dunoon. Unfortunately Botanic garden was closed for the season so struggled to get a hot drink on our decent which would have topped the day off well. An experience well worth a visit.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 January 2024
- Tom Price95 contributionsElven PathStraight from a storybook. An unforgettable walk through the forest. Wear good shoes. Pick a quiet or wetter day to have the gorge walk to yourself. The bus from Dunoon can take you here but be sure to check with the driver, as some buses stop short.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 August 2024
- Alan HWhitchurch, United Kingdom267 contributionsScotland 2024We had heard a lot about Puck Glen and it didn’t disappoint us. It’s a magical place. You will need walk shoes as it’s very damp in areas and rocky. It’s a good hours walk with some challenging step steps and slight hills to climb. So paths are very narrow with a drop to the river. It has small car park for around 30 cars. Well worth a visit.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 August 2024
- ltu00England, United Kingdom94 contributionsBeautiful and magicalBeautiful trail with an abundance of waterfalls and a magical atmosphere. Steep in some places and although plenty of areas with hand rails it is wet underfoot with uneven paths. Definitely one for the able bodied. Children will love it but small children need reins/hand holding due to drops into fast running water from the path.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 18 August 2024
- Peter T6 contributionsEnchanted glenHaving wanted to visit this place since we booked a local holiday, i was a bit aprehensive when we got there due to the steep gradient going up. However it was well worth it, as the scenary, surroundings, smells and sheer beauty of the place more than made up for it. Even if you dont believe in fairys, magic or have any spiritual beliefs, there is something other worldly about pucks glen which gives it a very special feel and dare i say it brings you closer to nature. I would definately recomend this to anyone wanting or needing to reconnect or get in touch with nature as a special place to visit.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 September 2024
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Cosyastoast
91 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Lovely scenic walk with great views, lots waterfalls and wildlife. Was bit slippery underfoot the time of year we went and the wet weather we have had towards end of the year. Could have been signposted better as once at the top was bit confusing where other roads led. Amazing views of Holy Loch @ Dunoon. Unfortunately Botanic garden was closed for the season so struggled to get a hot drink on our decent which would have topped the day off well. An experience well worth a visit.
Written 24 January 2024
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Peter T
6 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Having wanted to visit this place since we booked a local holiday, i was a bit aprehensive when we got there due to the steep gradient going up. However it was well worth it, as the scenary, surroundings, smells and sheer beauty of the place more than made up for it. Even if you dont believe in fairys, magic or have any spiritual beliefs, there is something other worldly about pucks glen which gives it a very special feel and dare i say it brings you closer to nature.
I would definately recomend this to anyone wanting or needing to reconnect or get in touch with nature as a special place to visit.
I would definately recomend this to anyone wanting or needing to reconnect or get in touch with nature as a special place to visit.
Written 15 September 2024
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bill g
Northumberland, UK166 contributions
Nov 2022
Puck's Glen is a must-see if in the area. To be able to wander through the Glen and enjoy a magical, natural experience is quite something in this age of instant pleasure on demand and technology. A visit out of season is recommended to avoid the crowds.
Written 17 November 2022
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mummy f
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Apr 2022 • Family
An absolutely stunning walk. We regularly walk/hike but for me it’s usually somewhat begrudgingly! I saw the photos and reviews on trip advisor and couldn’t resist suggesting it as it’s only a relatively short walk, however has some of the most incredible scenery I have ever seen. We couldn’t believe how green everything was, it was like something out of Jurassic World or Lord of the Rings. We did the red walk and walked clockwise as per some earlier reviews as I was slightly tentative being that I’m 30 weeks pregnant with a dodgy pelvis! I put my support band on and managed it no problem, just taking my time. There are quite a few stone stairs towards the end, and towards the top of them there was one marker to either turn left farther along the gorge over bridges, or go right and higher up. We consulted the map and decided to go higher up some more stairs which it turns out was the right way. At the very top of the stairs we also then came across a bench and 2 red route markers, one leading uphill and one to the forest. We saw a couple we’d seen earlier coming from the hill towards the forest and checked that we were now heading down, which turned out to be the right way. The top route was closed for logging but I didn’t fancy anymore uphill waddling by this point so it’s maybe for the best!
I can’t say how long it took as I lost track of time, but is only 2 miles so wouldn’t take the average non-pregnant person very long! We did stop to take lots of photos along the way too, and my 7 year old asked if we could do it again as even he was in awe at the surroundings. Highly recommended.
I can’t say how long it took as I lost track of time, but is only 2 miles so wouldn’t take the average non-pregnant person very long! We did stop to take lots of photos along the way too, and my 7 year old asked if we could do it again as even he was in awe at the surroundings. Highly recommended.
Written 21 April 2022
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Scottish-Hidden-Gems🏴💎
Ayrshire, UK9,421 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Pucks glen is a beautiful and magical place to visit, it's so tranquil and peaceful.
It takes about an hour to walk the full circuit or you can take the short cut which cuts it in half.
We did the circuit clockwise but If we were to return be would probably do it anticlockwise as it is quite steep in some places.
It's definitely somewhere I'd love to again, possibly after the rain, as we visited on a very dry day.
It takes about an hour to walk the full circuit or you can take the short cut which cuts it in half.
We did the circuit clockwise but If we were to return be would probably do it anticlockwise as it is quite steep in some places.
It's definitely somewhere I'd love to again, possibly after the rain, as we visited on a very dry day.
Written 11 September 2023
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Tom Price
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Aug 2024 • Couples
Straight from a storybook. An unforgettable walk through the forest. Wear good shoes. Pick a quiet or wetter day to have the gorge walk to yourself. The bus from Dunoon can take you here but be sure to check with the driver, as some buses stop short.
Written 4 August 2024
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Alan H
Whitchurch, UK267 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We had heard a lot about Puck Glen and it didn’t disappoint us. It’s a magical place. You will need walk shoes as it’s very damp in areas and rocky. It’s a good hours walk with some challenging step steps and slight hills to climb. So paths are very narrow with a drop to the river. It has small car park for around 30 cars. Well worth a visit.
Written 18 August 2024
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TLW
Dumfries and Galloway, UK85 contributions
July 2023 • Family
Absolutely spectacular scenery! It didn’t feel real, it was like a movie set! This is decent walk and has free ample parking. It is best to follow the trail clockwise so that you are climbing up the waterfalls and walking down the forest paths! Make sure you have suitable footwear as it is slippy and uneven at times.
Our family will cherish the memory of our time spent here and I for one will never forget this place!
There is nothing else to say but just go and see this for yourself if you are able to!
Our family will cherish the memory of our time spent here and I for one will never forget this place!
There is nothing else to say but just go and see this for yourself if you are able to!
Written 21 July 2023
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Les I
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May 2021
It's a bit of a climb to the top of Puck's Glen, but then you descend into it and is it wonderful. Waterfalls. Narrow. Ferns and Lichens. Gave it 4 stars because the bottom part of it was closed because on unsafe bridge, and that looked just as good as the top half.
Written 17 June 2021
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TheHunter_74
Rochford, UK99 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Pucks Glen is an absolute gem. A light bit of exercise climbing to the top but fully worthy when you follow the magical stream down to the bottom. Astonishing views, magic around every twist and turn.
Take time to look at the views behind you.
Might not be suitable for those unsteady on your feet especially in the wet.
Take time to look at the views behind you.
Might not be suitable for those unsteady on your feet especially in the wet.
Written 20 August 2023
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Is it safe to take my 10 month old in a sling?
Written 7 May 2018
I've seen other walkers with their small children there, they just take it at a leisurely pace. There are handrails in the main glen part but not so much on the walk to that. It can be a little steep in places but not too bad. I wouldn't recommend taking your 10 month old if the weather is particularly hot that day, there are some parts on the walk to the glen which leave you wishing for some shade but the glen itself is lovely and cool. Hope that helps. :)
Written 9 May 2018
Are there buses to pucks glen as we are not bringing our car
Written 13 July 2015
We found out that on Sundays there are no buses which would go that direction and therefore a local taxi provider runs a "taxi shuttle service" to the Benmore Botanic Garden, which costs £3 per person. We just simply went to the visitors advice centre and they recommended this service. Otherwise I think there are buses running the other days, but I am not sure how often. The taxi will bring you to the Botanic Garden and from there it's just a wee walk to the Puck's Glen.
Written 14 July 2015
Is there regular buses to pucks glen
Written 13 July 2015
I took a bus from Dunoon which stopped by the diner at the bridge, a few minutes walk away from the start if the walk. I recall I took it from the foot passenger ferry terminal but can't remember the number if the bus
Written 16 July 2015
I would like information about walks in the Dunoon area!
Written 14 April 2015
Can anyone tell me how long of a walk the different path options are? (and which one would be the shortest?)
We will have someone with us that needs to limit her walking however I am hoping one of the trails might be short enough to allow us to see part of Puck's Glen.
Written 5 March 2015
Yes go through the gate and keep left take you up past waterfall then back down about 30 mins
If you go to the tourist board in the town centre the May have a leaflet with a map of the different walks
Written 11 March 2015
It would really depend on the disability, if a wheel chair is required id sadly say no as there are a few parts which require stepping over boulders, there are also some narrow paths and it can be a little muddy. Anymore questions just let me know :)
Written 13 January 2015
Is there a charge? Are dogs on lead allowed?
Written 6 January 2015
No charge made and it is beautifully maintained by forestry commission Scotland. Hats off to them.
Dogs can roam free on or off lead but taking a pooh bag and keeping the dogs under control, with lead if necessary, when passing walkers on the steeper and narrower sections is much appreciated and champions the cause of responsible dog ownership.
Written 7 January 2015
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