Graded as a C route, Puck's Glen walk is signposted from the main Dunoon road half a mile north of the turnoff for Kilmun and begins at Puck's Glen Car Park. Before heading upwards through the woods, it leads down into the shady gorge of Puck's Glen itself. The walk is 2 miles' long and takes roughly an hour and a half to complete.

The steep, narrow gorge is interwoven with waterfalls and shallow rock pools spanned by arched wooden bridges and timber walkways.

A stopping point along the way is the site of where the famous Duncan Gazebo once stood. This was where well-to-do Victorian ladies would while away the summer afternoons drinking tea while their spouses hunted deer in the surrounding woodlands. The Gazebo itself now resides in nearby Benmore Botanic Gardens.

On reaching this point, you can either double back through the gorge and return to the car park, or continue up the Glen to the top of the tree line where you will be rewarded by the spectacular views over the forest.

Puck’s Glen is part of the Benmore Estate, the ownership of which has changed hands many times over the years. The Younger family of the well-known brewing dynasty, was responsible for the creation of Puck’s Glen, transforming a natural gorge with its dramatic overhanging cliffs and waterfalls into a mystical Victorian indulgence to be enjoyed by friends and family. In 1924, Mr Younger gifted Benmore Estate to the nation via the Forestry Commission for the purpose of education and science.

Puck’s Glen fell into disrepair and neglect for many years. Following severe gales in the 1950’s and 1960’s which resulted in the path being obstructed by fallen trees, and in the interests of safety, the Glen was abandoned as a forest walk. Due to continued public interest, Puck’s Glen was restored during a four-year period between 1983 and 1986.

At the end of the walk, you should emerge on the old road next to an antiquated cast iron milepost. From here, a left turn will bring you back to the Forestry Commission car park.