By james art Presenting the list, which includes popular spots such as Nottinghamshire’s Sherwood Forest, the travel publication said the UK does better than most when it comes to “fantastic, inspiring” forests.
It added that there were “story-worthy” forests up and down the country, each home to “little quirks” and “natural wonders”.
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Stretching from the pretty village of Aberfoyle to the craggy hills of Loch Lomond, Loch Ard Forest has been described as a “sublime body of trees” hiding both “natural and man-made wonders”.
The magazine went on to praise its “enveloping conifers and ancient oaks,” as well as the “rare animal species” that inhabit these forests, including roe deer, otters, red squirrels, reintroduced water voles, and the osprey.
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Offering some advice, the post tells would-be visitors to follow the “countless forest paths” to see if they can find the “glittering pool of fresh water” known as Loch Ard.
Thanks to how protected it is, the area is the “perfect spot” for water sports such as kayaking and wild swimming. The various sculptures placed throughout by local artist and conservationist Rob Mulholland also make this place ideal for art lovers.
Time Out adds: “If you want to extend your stay, the protected forest of Loch Ard is also a good place for wild camping, which is legal throughout Scotland.”