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Discover the coast of The Isle of Arran in 8 days

  • Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Grade
  • Start / Finish Brodick / Brodick
  • Distance 112 km / 70 miles
  • Trip Style Self Guided
  • Availability
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  • Availability
    March - October
  • Price From $1,093
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Overview

The route along the Isle of Arran coast in 8 days will allow you to surround yourself with the soul of Scottish culture. Discover its incredible coastal and mountainous landscapes that are presented along this circular route around the island, which begins and ends in Brodick. 

Climb Goat Fell, one of Scotland's most popular walking trails, from where you can enjoy beautiful panoramas and even see the Scottish mainland.

Discover the towns of Whiting Bay, with its Viking past, and Blackwaterfoot, whose Scottish Gaelic name "Bun na Dubh Abhainn" means "the bottom of the black river", located in the south-west of the island.

  • Delight in its wonderful walks that pass by the sea or over mountain.
  • Enjoy panoramic views from Goat Fell, Arran's highest point.
  • You will pass through Lochranza, home to one of the island's whisky distilleries.
  • With a little luck, you'll spot seals on the shores of Arran.

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    Itinerary

    Services

    Included

    • Accommodation
    • Breakfasts
    • Information dossier with maps and routes
    • Baggage transfer service according to itinerary
    • 24-hour telephone support
    • Taxes included

    Extras

    • Travel insurance
    • Cancellation insurance
    • Additional nights before, during or after the tour
    • Improved hotel room upgrades (if available)

    Accomodation

    General information

    The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.

    Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.

    The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.

    We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.

    The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.

    Room types

    It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.

    All rooms have private bathrooms.

    Map

    Travel & Transfers

    To start your walking holiday, we recommend flying to Prestwick Airport, where you can take a taxi to the ferry terminal in Ardrossan. You can also travel from Glasgow to Ardrossan by train, by transfer in Kilwinning.

    On your return from Brodick you can take a taxi or train to Prestwick Airport.

    FAQs

    This tour provides different route options, so you can choose between quiet routes or more complex ones.

     If you do not lead a lifestyle at the time of planning your trip that includes physical activity, we recommend starting cardiovascular activity at least 6 months in advance to ensure that you can complete this route smoothly.

    Once you make your reservation we will send you all the detailed information about the specific equipment you need for this route, considering recommendations for shoes, boots, clothes and a day-to day backpack.

    Yes, it's included. We will transfer the luggage between each accommodation according to your itinerary. Each person can take a suitcase up to 20 kg (45 lbs).

    You can call us to arrange a private transfer for you.

    If you prefer, you can also use public transport or local taxis to get to your next accommodation.

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    karen L.karen L. ★★★★★ The administration was good before our trip and our questions were answered quickly. The accommodation was also good. We had no problems with the baggage transfer too.John W.John W. ★★★★★ Our group of 5 had a really great experience with orbis ways. Our contact person was helpful via email and via phone. Great accommodations and each host was helpful and generous with kindness.Juliana M.Juliana M. ★★★★★ I travelled last week to Madeira with Orbis Ways and it has been an amazing experience. Accommodations were exceptional, and everything was explained very well, apart from that the Island is amazing, must be seen at least once in a lifetime. Dinners were very good, with local fresh homemade food! Very recomending!!!Lauren G.Lauren G. ★★★★★ Excellent trip. Excellent communication with Orbis. Lovely accommodations. Luggage transfer was always done well and the overall trip was excellent. I cannot wait to do another walk in 2023 and will use Orbis ways 100%.sanda S.sanda S. ★★★★★ Few days ago I finished Camino Francés. Orbis Ways planned the trip for me, arranged my routes and accommodations as well as luggage transfers. Everything went smoothly from the beginning in St Jean Pied du Port until the end in Santiago. Rooms with private bathrooms that they booked for me were comfortable and clean and luggage transfers underwent without mistakes. My daily routes were well planned. In 34 days I had only two problematic situations with accommodations and their 24 hours assistance team solved them in few minutes. I enjoyed every minute of my Way. I am planning to return and do some other route - Norte and Portugués gor sure. Orbis Ways will be my choice again.Karin B.Karin B. ★★★★★ I did the wonderful walking holiday trip of 8 days Mont Blanc...the experience was incredible, from the beginning everything chosen in the dossier was beyond expectations, providing all the necessary information.I am very grateful for the wonderful and detailed attention of Jhonay. Also the accommodations chosen were very comfortable!I have no doubt that I will repeat as soon as I can, the routes are spectacular!Julie F.Julie F. ★★★★★ Orbisways did an outstanding job of planning our trip along the Camino de Santiago. The provided voucher provided excellent information, the accommodations were awesome, never had any confusion regarding travel details and the staff I worked with prior to our trip were kind and very efficient. I highly recommend OrbisWays and will definitely be traveling with them again!!js_loader