Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Glen Finart, Cowal

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Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
Glen Finart, Cowal
Geometric wayleave through coniferous forestry at Glen Finart, Cowal
Landscape and visual context
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This section passes across Glen Finart, a small
valley between Lock Eck and Loch Long, in the
north east of the Cowal Peninsula. The glen
comprises steep, forested or wooded slopes rising
sharply above flat pastoral farmland. The line
passes directly across the slopes between the
enclosing ridgelines of the glen. The well-wooded
Glen Finart Burn passes through the wide valley
bottom, which widens at Finart Bay on Loch Long,
leading to the small coastal village of Ardentinny.
A number of tourist features are located within
the glen and at the loch shore, including a hotel,
caravan site, self-catering accommodation, a deer
park, picnic spots, a sandy beach, and an outdoor
centre.
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Landscape and visual impacts
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The landscape reflects some of the key qualities
of the Argyll Forest, but has limited influence from
sea lochs, and while tranquil, feels inhabited. The
topography of the subsection is highly susceptible,
though the scale of the landscape can accommodate
pylons of this size. The transmission line is most
intrusive where seen against the skyline, and
where the sharp forest edges of the wayleaves are
perceived. Overall the landscape impact is High.
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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs NP
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There are few promoted or advertised viewpoints
within this sub-section area. Views tend to be
experienced while travelling through the landscape,
rather than from specific viewpoints. There are a
number of locations from where long sections of the
line are visible as it crosses the steep strath slopes,
in contrast with the topography and land cover,
with a number of ridgeline pylons seen against the
skyline. Overall the visual impact is Medium.
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Line section in focus
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Tower location
Core path
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Assessed line section
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Mitigation proposals
Landscape enhancement
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Landscape improvements to soften the visual impact of wayleaves. Removal of trees and planting of deciduous species to create a more naturalistic wayleave edge, and
to remove the harsh line which draws the eye to the power line.