Puck's Glen — Attraction in Scotland

This is probably my favourite walk I have done in a long time. It's such a short walk but around every turn are cute different little bridges, waterfalls, beautiful gorge scenery and plants. Lots of wee snails and water and pools. It takes a lot longer if your like me and take pictures of every single things you see on the trail haha. It is very photogenic and can get here with public transport to. I don't drive so I got the bus to Glasgow and the train from glasgow Central to gourock and got the ferry from gourock to dunoon which are both connected with each other which makes it so much easier and then a bus to Kilmun from the bus stance at the dunnon ferry pier. Its a 20 min bus journey then a 15 min walk to pucks glen from here and the bus drops you of at Kilmun turn and picks you up outside Sheila's diners on the way back if you plan on this the same way as I did. Pucks glen was like something out of a magical book it was absolutely stunning. Some steep parts to walk and extremely wet soggy areas so be careful walking on. There's some steps and banisters on steeper parts but some edges of the gorge and steep drops with nothing to hold on to take care at these points. The viewpoints are stunning. You can walk further along to benmore botanic gardens. I never ventured as far as I was on a time scale bit I will be back as soon as I can and I highly recommend here to anyone fit and able to. When you get here the bottom part of the gorge is closed of to diversions due to heavy debris falling but me being me and just having to go still went ahead and safely got to see it all and had the place to myself apart from one other couple I passed and a group of elderly people coming out just as I was walking in but very friendly and stopped for a chat. A great day out and beautiful views. I...

While Glen Puck is geologically a beautiful place it is undeniably an ecological disaster! This is no exaggeration, as I recently visited it in the height of Summer and was horrified to see that it consisted of a multitude of invasive species (and being a commercial woodland for the Forestry commission) was incredibly densely packed with the usual non-native pine trees. Of the little space available for others species to grow under the dense shade of the trees, the majority of the vegetation was dominated by the dreaded Rhododendron ponticum. There was Himalayan balm filling in the gaps between the rhododendrons, the pirri pirri burr smothering the ground and even the occasional gigantic gunnera, none of which are native to Scotland and all of which are detrimental to native flora. I am so amazed that the forestry commission even encourage people to come and see the beautiful flowers of the rhododendrons in their literature as if they are something to be proud of. This would have once been an area of outstanding natural beauty buzzing with our native flora and fauna and is now nothing more than an ecological desert with a few sad birch trees and wildflowers trying to squeeze in along the path edges. My garden has more life in it than this so called beauty spot! I think it’s disgusting that a such an organisation has been allowed to decimate our landscape in this way and then have the gall to promote it as somewhere special. Don’t waste your time going here, the actual interesting part of the walk through the gorge is fenced off because there’s literally 2 or 3 fallen trees that are easily...

Pucks Glen, near Dunoon, Scotland, offers an enchanting nature walk that immerses visitors in a world of natural beauty. The trail, spanning approximately 3 kilometers, winds through a deep, narrow gorge, surrounded by ancient trees and cascading waterfalls.

The first thing that strikes you is the sheer lushness of the place. The verdant ferns, moss-covered boulders, and towering trees create a magical atmosphere that feels like stepping into a fairy tale. The sound of rushing water adds a soothing melody to the experience, making it perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

As you stroll along the well-maintained path, you'll encounter a series of wooden bridges and steps that add to the allure of the walk. The scenery changes around each corner, keeping you engaged throughout the journey. It's a photographer's dream, with countless photo opportunities presenting themselves at every turn.

However, be prepared for some challenging terrain, as the path can be steep and rocky in places. Suitable footwear is essential for a comfortable hike. Additionally, the popularity of Pucks Glen means it can get quite busy during peak times, which may impact the sense of solitude that nature...