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Walking Holidays in Scotland UK |
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Walking holiday in Scotland on
The Arran Coastal Way
6 days 7 nights
7 nights, 6 days walking
Total Distance:
65 miles
Min/max daily distance:
8/14 miles
Average Daily distance:
11 miles
Grading:
moderate
Features:
castles
coast
mountains
whisky
wildlife
This magnificent self guided walking holiday combines many varied habitats, a fascinating mixture of seaside paths, forest hiking trails, tidal beaches and rolling hills. Although mostly at low level, it includes some occasional rock scrambling and an optional hike over the Arran's highest mountain, Goat Fell. All around there are spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde to the east and the Kintyre Peninsula in the west.
To start your walking holiday on Arran Coastal Way walking trail you make your own way to Ardrossan, Scotland to catch the ferry to Brodick for your first night's accommodation. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of your self-guided walking holiday on Arran Coastal Way. The ferry sails approximately six times per day with a journey time of one hour.
Walking on from Brodick perhaps take time to visit Brodick Castle, a rare example of a medieval defensive castle later converted into a comfortable family country house. The hiking trail then leads to within 244m of the summit of the highest mountain on Arran, Goat Fell (874m) with wonderful views if you climb to the top. Descend to the village of Corrie and walk the short distance by road to Sannox. There is an easier low-level route available from Brodick to Sannox.
A day of coastal walking passing the Fallen Rocks, a massive fall of large rocks which fell from the cliffs. Hiking on there are beautiful views over the Firth of Clyde to the Scottish islands of Bute and Cumbrae and the walking trail continues to the most northerly point of the Arran, a huge rock called the "Cock of Arran". Hiking over Scriodan Rock Fall may involve some rock scrambling at high tide and it is now only a short walk to Lochranza.
Perhaps visit Lochranza Scotch whisky Distillery and ruined Lochranza Castle before hiking out of the village on the hill walking path. It descends to the road at Catacol Bay and from here there is 7.5km of road walking beside the sea to the village of Pirmill. Walking along beach to Imachar and then hiking on the lane to Machrie. You then catch the local bus to the village of Blackwaterfoot for your overnight accommodation.
You return by the local bus to Machrie to start today's walking. There are several interesting sea caves and an iron-age fort on the Arran Coastal Way from Machrie to Blackwaterfoot. From Blackwaterfoot the walking trail stays close to the water. The Arran Coastal Way joins the main road at Sliddery and from there it is 3km hike to the Lagg Hotel.
A strenuous walking day with some agility and stamina required to hike across two boulder fields, only passable at low tide. It is an interesting walk always close to the sea: pass the large rock outside Black Cave and watch the basking seals on the way to ruined Kildonan Castle.
Walking on from Whiting Bay the Arran Coastal Way goes inland on forest trails to Glenashdale Falls. It continues north through the forest to reach Monamore Glen and from there enjoy lovely views over Lamlash Bay to Holy Isle. From Lamlash the walk returns to the coast for the final scenic 8km hike to Brodick.
What's included
in your Walking Holiday in Scotland
on the Arran Coastal Way:
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- Harvey's map of Arran Coastal Way
- guide to Arran Coastal Way
This walking holiday on the Arran Coastal Way in Scotland operates between April and September and can be combined with any of our other hiking tours.
Short walking breaks are also available, with 2 or 3 days walking. Just select the part of the path you want to walk.
The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Optional Extras
for your Walking Holiday in Scotland
on the Arran Coastal Way:
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
6 days walking 7 nights
from £519 per person
double occupancy at B&Bs
Hotel option available, please ask
All prices subject to change
By Car to Ardrossan where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Ardrossan
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Scottish walking holiday at Xmas
Scottish walking holiday at New Year
both based in Fort William.
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