The unspoilt environment and natural beauty of Loch Sunart and wider Ardnamurchan and Morvern have long attracted visitors to the area.

The transition from open hilltops, through semi-natural woodlands to the pristine shores of Loch Sunart is unique and offers the wildlife enthusiast a variety of interests from eagles and otters to rare butterflies and abundant plantlife in the woods. Equally for those simply wanting to relax in tranquil surroundings both forest and loch provide the perfect setting for this.

In recent years the work of the Sunart Oakwoods Initiative has done much to enhance the recreation opportunities in the area. At the most basic level the careful restoration and management of the oakwoods is enriching wildlife habitats and encouraging local wildlife, for those interested in the natural world.

In addition, a number of new footpaths have been built providing a range of walks within the woodland from the easy to the more challenging, all with interpretation and car parking facilities. Frequent guided walks are also carried out by ranger staff of the Initiative during the summer.

The most recent development is also the most exciting. The Garbh Eilean wildlife hide is situated in the forest at Ardery, on a rocky knoll overlooking islands in Loch Sunart. From within it seals, nesting seabirds and a heronry can be seen with regular sightings of otters and eagles. Built from timber with a turf roof, the hide is fully accessible to disabled visitors, including those in wheelchairs.