7 DAYS WALKING / 8 OVERNIGHT STAYS
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Day 1 |
Arrive Isle of Arran |
With good public transport links to Ardrossan, and a short ferry trip, arrive into Brodick, the Island’s capital |
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Day 2 |
Brodick to Sannox (8 miles/13km) |
The choice of a hill climb over the shoulder of Goat Fell (optional trek to the top) with spectacular views or take the lower alternative on main road & cycle track |
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Day 3 |
Sannox to Lochranza (9 miles/14.5 km) |
Many points of interest on this lovely day along the coast comprising of a mixture of path and beach walking with some manageable and fun boulder hopping |
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Day 4 |
Lochranza to Imachar (9 miles/14.5 km) |
Mainly road walking but with fine views and light traffic with a finish of two miles of great beach walking |
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Day 5 |
Imachar to Blackwaterfoot (9 miles/14.5 km) |
Visit the King’s Cave on this day comprising of some road walking and a fine beach path |
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Day 6 |
Blackwaterfoot to Lagg (8 miles/13 km) |
Your first glimpse of Ailsa Craig and fine sea views across the Firth of Clyde |
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Day 7 |
Lagg to Whiting Bay (10 miles/16 km) |
Tide awareness is required on what is one of the most strenuous days of the itinerary especially around high tide. A rewarding day! |
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Day 8 |
Whiting Bay to Brodick (12 miles/19.5 km) |
You pass through the village of Lamlash on this day. A mix of forest paths and roads followed by beach path to take you to your final destination in Brodick |
Please note that due to limited accommodation choices and many accommodations now having a minimum two overnights stay, this walk now involves multiple transfers. However, this walk is still worth considering due to its beautiful landscape and having multiple overnight stays in the same place just mean less unpacking and packing! Your comprehensive tour pack will explain all
Price of Package: £895.00 per person (based on two persons sharing)*
Included:
+ Eight overnight stays in selected quality b&bs/guest houses/small hotels with ensuite facilities
+ Full Scottish breakfast
+ Baggage transfer from stage to stage
+ Transfers, if required, due to limited accommodation at some stages
+ Rucksack Readers Guide or Harvey Map
+ Comprehensive tour pack with full information on your walk including location details for your accommodations and local facilities
+ The services of the Gemini Team prior to and during your holiday
Not Included:
- Evening meals, packed lunches and drinks (available at all stages)
- Transport to /from the Island of Arran
- Travel Insurance (we recommend that you arrange your own cover)
* If we can reduce the cost upon the actual booking of rooms then
we will do our very best
Notes:
Additional overnight stays can be arranged at a cost of £55.00 – £70.00 pp per night depending on the stage
Please note that this walk does not support single walkers due to the high cost of transfers. However, if you require a single room travelling as part of a group then please email us for a bespoke quotation