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Getting to the Start of the Walk - Brodick, Isle of Arran
Arran is the most accessible of Scotland’s islands and easily accessible from Glasgow and the central belt of Scotland. .

By Air
Glasgow is served by two international airports. Prestwick is the most convenient for Arran and is only a 20 minute taxi journey to the ferry terminal at Ardrossan.

Glasgow International Airport
Located 8 miles south of Glasgow is served by routes from around Britain and the world. A regular shuttle service runs to the city centre. Visit their website for details of operators and routes.
Web:www.baa.co.uk/glasgow

Prestwick International Airport
Located 30 miles south of Glasgow prestwick is served primarily by Ryanair. A train service runs from Prestwick to Glasgow city centre. Note that this takes approx. 50 mintes so don't cut it too fine. Again their website has details of routes and operators.
Web: www.gpia.co.uk

By Rail
Glasgow is served by several operators from throughout Britain. It is important to book as far in advance as possible to get the best fares. For information on all routes contact National Rail Enquires.
Tel: 08457 484950
Web: www.nationalrail.co.uk

There are regular services from Glasgow Central Station to Ardrossan which connect with the ferry to Arran. The Ferry Timetable details these.

By Road
Ardrossan is 45 minutes south of Glasgow and there is a large secure car park where you can leave your car during your time in Arran. Parking is very reasonable.

For directions and journey planner visit Multimap.com.
Web:www.multimap.co.uk

Ferry
Ferry services to Arran are currently operated by Caledonian MacBrayne and you will find a ferry timetable on their website.

Web. www.calmac.co.uk

Getting Around
Arran has good bus services throughout the island and timetables are available in the Arran Area transport guide or at bus stops.
Web: www.travelinescotland.com

Journey Planning
The single most useful resource for planning your journey in Scotland or the UK using public transport is Traveline Scotland. You simply enter your starting point and destination and all the options are presented to you.

Tel:0870 608 2 608
Web: www.travelinescotland.com

Sustainable Tourism
Travel does have a hidden cost. Air Travel produces an inordinate amount of Carbon Dioxide emmisions which contribute to climate change. Help to minimise the impact of your journey by offsetting your carbon emmisions. Visit The Carbon Neutral Company for further details. Web: www.carbonneutral.com