Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
Drop into the tourist office for
walking
and
cycling
suggestions around the island. The
55-mile circuit on the coastal road is popular with cyclists and has few serious hills -
more in the south than the north. There are plenty of walking booklets and maps available
and walking trails are clearly signposted around the island. Several leave from Loch-
ranza, including the spectacular walk to the island's northeast tip, the
Cock of Arran
, and
finishing in the village of Sannox (8 miles one-way).
The walk up and down
Goatfell
(the island's tallest peak) takes up to eight hours re-
turn, starting in Brodick. If the weather's fine, there are superb views to Ben Lomond and
the coast of Northern Ireland. It can, however, be very cold and windy up there; take the
appropriate maps (available at the tourist office), waterproof gear and a compass.
Arran Adventure Company
(
01770-302244;
www.arranadventure.com
; Auchrannie Rd; adult/teen/child £50/40/
30; Easter-Oct)
This company offers loads of activities, and they run a different one
each day, including gorge walking, sea kayaking, climbing, abseiling and mountain bik-
ing. All activities run for about three hours. Drop in to see what's available while you're
around.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Auchrannie Resort
(
01770-302234;
www.auchrannie.co.uk
)
This huge resort complex offers a bit of
everything and can make a good destination if you're looking for something to do in
Brodick. As well as tennis courts and gym, it has a pool and spa area which nonguests can
access for £4.60.
RESORT
Festivals & Events
Arran Folk Festival
(
www.arranfolkfestival.com
)
A four-day festival in mid-June.
FOLK MUSIC
Sleeping
HOTEL
Kilmichael Country House Hotel £££
