In Duror, trails lead through the forest and beyond it: from a waymarked route near the village to a traditional long-distance route. There is also a section of the Caledonian Way, the ruins of Keil Church and places to visit in the surrounding area. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Duror, you can plan around these different highlights – on foot, by bike or with a focus on the landscape and history.
Forest, Water and Protected Landscape
The Duror Land Management Plan (LMP) area is not entirely forested: more than 60 percent of it is open ground, including the lower slopes of Beinn a’ Bheithir. Within the forested area are small patches of Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland (ASNW) and younger native woodland that are to be protected.
The Glen Etive and Glen Fyne SPA includes open upland and extends into wooded areas of the LMP area in places. Part of the LMP area near Lagnaha lies within the Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area; a small area of open ground there forms part of the geological Kentallen SSSI. The River Duror flows through the forest and drains into Loch Linnhe. Near the village is Cuil Bay, with its pebble beach.
Walking in Duror
A core path along forest roads in the southern part of the forest forms the four-mile Duror path. A waymarked access route near the village runs for about seven kilometres through the forest. The traditional long-distance route also passes through the forest, linking the village with Ballachulish and Glen Creran. These routes differ in their course and overall length; the distances given refer to different routes.
Changes to forest infrastructure may affect access conditions on the core path. Forestry operations may also affect conditions on the waymarked route and long-distance route. Check current path notices before setting out if your plans depend on a particular route.
Cycling, History and Places to Visit Nearby
Near Duror, National Cycle Network 78 follows a section of the Caledonian Way, which is surfaced as a gravel forest road. A notice dated 25 March 2026 describes a project to renew the surface of this section. It gives the Caledonian Way’s length as 234 miles, from Campbeltown to Inverness – so the local stretch forms part of a much longer route.
Keil Church is a historic landmark: it was probably a late medieval chapel and apparently dedicated to St Columba. Its ruins stand within the churchyard near Keil farmstead. The James O’ the Glen bothy can be reached via a core path that branches off the main forest road.
Nearby, in Glen Creran, is the Glasdrum Wood nature reserve. It has a woodland walk and is known for its ancient oakwoods and rare butterflies. Together with Cuil Bay, it offers another focus for planning: nature destinations beyond the forest trails at Duror.
Discover more destinations: Halkirk, Struan, Strontian, Achnasheen, Golspie, Contin, Ullapool, Applecross.
For the main travel overview: Highland.
