Arran Coastal Way - 8 Days & 7 Nights

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8 Days & 7 Nights
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Arran Coastal Way - 8 Days & 7 Nights

  • Immerse yourself in island life on Arran - 'Scotland in miniature'
  • Spot basking seals and perhaps glimpse a majestic golden eagle
  • Enjoy panoramic views on the high route option from the summit of Goat Fell, Arran's highest mountain
  • Discover the historic cave paintings in King's Cave
  • Stop off at Lochranza Distillery - why not take a tour and have a wee dram?
The Arran Coastal Way encircles one of Scotland’s most famous islands often described as Scotland in miniature. A wonderfully varied walk where you can walk along beautiful beaches, choose to come inland briefly to climb Goat Fell for spectacular views to the mainland and visit the King's Cave. A scenic 1 hour ferry crossing from Ardrossan on the mainland brings you to Brodick, the hub of the island, and where you will overnight before beginning the Way. Leave the hustle and bustle of Brodick behind and journey north, perhaps electing to take the high route over Goat Fell (874 m) if the weather is good, pass through the charming village of Sannox, and onto Lochranza where the castle ruins and Arran's only distillery await. The views looking north up Loch Fyne towards the highlands are fantastic. From Lochranza, the northern tip of the island, the Way curves south hugging the west coast of the island to reach Blackwaterfoot and Lagg - a wonderful stretch of the Way with views across to the lush Kintyre peninsula. The southern tip of Arran is gently rolling and walking close to the shoreline is rewarding, but can be challenging if you choose to take the low route options which cross the tidal boulder fields between Lagg and Whiting Bay. Finally, swing north via Whiting Bay and return to Brodick for your last night. An unforgettable experience on one of Scotland’s best islands.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Brodick and Overnight Day 2 Walk to Corrie 9 miles / 14 km Day 3 Walk Corrie to Lochranza 12 miles / 18 km Day 4 Walk to Machrie & overnight in Blackwaterfoot 14 miles / 22 km Day 5 Optional bus to Machrie, or walk directly to Lagg 12 miles / 19 km Day 6 Lagg to Whiting Bay (low or high route options) 12 miles / 20 km Day 7 Whiting Bay to Brodick (low or high route options) 12 miles / 20 km Day 8 Onward Travel
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