Forest bathing at Dyemill

Dyemill is a small forest just south of Lamlash on Arran, where native woodland lines the gorge of the Allt Lagriehesk, with bridges, benches and gentle waterfalls. Above it, conifers climb towards Urie Loch on the open moor, where hen harriers hunt. The Lagaville Trail climbs the gorge to a wildlife pond near the ruins of Lagaville, a clearance village, and an optional detour leads to Meallach's Grave, a Neolithic chambered cairn.

The car park is free, on the left just after the turning for Kilmory at Monamore Bridge, about a mile beyond Lamlash. The Lagaville Trail is a figure of eight of about two kilometres on firm but uneven gravel and earth, with roots, steps and some fairly steep slopes, and benches along the way; dragonflies visit the pond in summer. The longer Urie Loch Trail through Sitka spruce is currently closed because of fallen trees. Toilets, places to eat and the nearest bus stop are in Lamlash.