LOSKIN WOOD EXPERIENCE

A UNIQUE WOODLAND STAY ON SCOTLAND'S ENCHANTING WEST COAST

BE PART OF a new woodland's story

STAY in eco-conscious cabins

EXPLORE the magical west coast

RELAX with outdoor bathing and a sauna

JUST 75 minutes from Glasgow

UNIQUE WOODLAND EXPERIENCE

BE PART OF THIS NEW WOOD'S STORY

Let us share the birth of the new woodland with you and help you reconnect with forests through:

⪢ Guided tours of how we're creating a new woodland
⪢ Biodiversity safaris to seek the wildlife that calls the Cowal peninsula it's home (like red squirrels!)
⪢ Opportunities to take part in tree planting and other woodland activities

UNWIND IN NATURE

Leave behind the stresses of everyday life and lose yourself in the new woodland.

⪢ Relax in your outdoor bath
⪢ Take a trip to the sauna or
⪢ Spend time with love ones around the camp fire.
⪢ Unwind in your cabin and ponder with a hot chocolate and an inspiring view.

THOUGHTFULLY CRAFTED CABINS

ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING

⪢ Fully equipped kitchen
⪢ King or twin beds
⪢ Cloakroom for muddy shoes / wet clothes
⪢ Large windows so you feel immersed in the woodland.

We take our environmental impact seriously through the building materials we select, how we operate and our commitment to constantly reassess how we can do better.

ENCHANTING WEST COAST

Loskin Wood lies on the Cowal Peninsula.

It's a magical place, filled with endless forests, hills and coastline to discover.

50+ miles of trails for walking and cycling for adventures from your front door, with stunning new views constantly appearing round every twist in your trail.

WITNESS THE BIRTH OF A NEW WOODLAND

DIVERSE WOODLANDS ARE OUR PASSION

For thousands of years, our ancestors depended on forests for food and shelter, forging a deep connection with them and an innate understanding of how to harvest resources while sustaining a healthy forest. We still rely on forests today, but most of us have lost that connection. Now we seek a deeper bond with the natural world, recognising that a stronger connection leads to greater care and stewardship of our forests.

That’s why we created the Loskin Wood Experience: to help rekindle this bond. By sharing the story of creating a thriving new productive woodland for both people and nature, managed through continuous cover forestry, we aim to inspire others to reconnect and reimagine how forests can be part of their lives.

Chris Smithard, Diverse Forests Founder

TIMESCALES

Phase 1 - Summer 2025 - Five 1-bed cabins perfect for couples or two friends.

Phase 2 - Summer 2026 - Five 4-people cabins and an indoor events space (it's not always sunny in Scotland!).

We also have other forest projects on the horizon around the UK where we plan to create more unique forest experiences - signup below to follow our progress.

FAQs

What activities does the woodland experience entail?

In the first couple of years it will revolve around planting trees. You'll get a tour of the land and insights into how we designed the woodland for people and nature. You'll then get the opportunity to plant trees. In future years it'll be about how we look after the trees.

When will the cabins be ready?

We are aiming to open the cabins in Summer 2025.

How many people can stay?

Phase one cabins will be for two people, phase two will be for four people.

Where is Loskin Wood?

On the Cowal Peninsula, on the west coast of Scotland. Just over an hour from Glasgow and two hours from Edinburgh.