Hello everyone!
Has anyone walked the Arran Coastal Way?
I'm challenging myself to walk the Arran Coastal Way (65 miles) in June this year as part of
My Peak Challenge. Myself, my fiancé
and a few friends from My Peak Challenge will be joining me too.

Arran was our first holiday together in July 2006 when we first met, so we'll be staying in Brodick for two nights before our walk at the lovely
Glenartney Guesthouse again

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It will be seven days of walking around this magnificent island! We're taking our time as I want to enjoy it and see the island, no rushing allowed. This is why my fiancé and I have decided to wild camp most nights. In fact we haven't booked any accommodation yet for the walking days and will go with the flow.
Our walking plan- Brodick to Sannox - 8 miles (includes Goat Fell)
- Sannox to Lochranza - 9 miles
- Lochranza to Imachar - 9 miles (optional 3 mile return hike to Coire Fhionn Lochan )
- Imachar to Blackwaterfoot - 9 miles (optional 2.5 mile return walk to Machrie Standing Stones)
- Blackwaterfoot to Lagg - 7.5 miles
- Lagg to Whiting Bay - 10 miles
- Whiting Bay to Brodick - 12 miles
There's lots of information on the
Arran Coastal Way website that has really helped us plan our walking.
AccommodationMy friends have booked a cottage for the week. They will be working out how to reach the correct start point each day and return at night by public transport. You can also book into B&Bs/hotels/hostels/campsites along the route. Some areas are quite remote with minimum or no facilities so you have to plan well for this. Luggage service is also available on the island.
I'm determined to walk all the way around the island without having to go back and forward, so wild camping it will be! This means carrying all our gear which I'm quite anxious about, because of the weight. I've carried 10kg up
Goat Fell for a sleepover before and it was difficult. I suppose this is part of the challenge and it gives us flexibility to camp where and when we want. Or as far as we can get that day!
Any hints and tips?If anyone has any handy hints and tips let me know! We're looking at buying a lighter tent/gear so that should help keep our carrying weight down. It should be the most wonderful outdoors adventure!
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The walk sounds amazing!! Unfortunately I haven't done it so no tips to offer. Good luck with wild camping, I hope the weather is kind. Please keep us posted with your progress
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I really hope for nice weather too, but if it rains that's fine too. I don't mind walking in the rain, I get more upset that I can't see the views!
Blair castle looks good! A great central base and easy access to beautiful walks! Lots to do. I see Pitlochry is close as well. I'd like to explore that area more so I'll keep this place in mind for future camping.
You're so right, you don't need to go far to have fun. I'm only half an hour in the car to Ardrossan, then I'm on the ferry to Arran. It's so accessible. I always feel like I'm miles away from home when I'm there!
I love camping, it can be stressful getting organised for it all though. Especially if you need to take for the whole family. But once you are all set up, it's so relaxed and worth it!
I hope it's not too cold in April for you, have fun and post some photos
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So pleased to say I completed the walk around the Isle of Arran! We ended up walking 84 miles all in over seven days. I'm not sure how that worked out! We took lots of photos and I will be writing about it on my blog over the coming weeks. In summary though:
We didn't carry all our gear with us, backpacks too heavy with extras like our cameras, GoPro, drone. So we walked to each destination, then got the bus back to pick up our car and drive back to where we were camping.
Day 1 - wild camped at Sannox
Day 2-4 - camping pod at Lochranza campsite
Day 5 - gypsy caravan at Seal Shore campsite, Kildonan
Day 6 - tent at Seal Shore campsite, Kildonan
Day 7 - tent at Lochranza campsite
It was a challenging but stunning coastline. There was also the option of an alternative route if needed. We seen seals, a sea otter, oyster catchers, curlew, short eared owl, cute lambs and more. I had wet feet every day ... I need to invest in new walking boots lol. The weather was rain, wind, fog and sunshine (all in one day!)
I also got married on the island at Lamlash Registry Office the day before we started our walk! Just the two of us, loved it. We didn't tell our families until after we'd got married. We took our own wedding photos with a tripod, camera and mobile remote! Also a few drone photos.
Scottish wedding at Lamlash, Isle of Arran
Machrie Standing Stones, Isle of Arran
Being an Outlander fan I just had to ... I'm not sure what that sheep is thinking! lol
Some photos of the Arran Coastal Way walk
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Hello everyone!
I've finally finished writing my blog posts about the Arran Coastal Way. One post for each day's walk and photos as you go. It's mostly my experience and story about the walk, but the photos give a nice visual if you wanted to get a feel for what the terrain is like.
I can honestly say the Isle of Arran has the most stunning and changeable coastline.
- Arran Coastal Way - Day 1 - Brodick to Sannox
- Arran Coastal Way - Day 2 - Sannox to Lochranza
- Arran Coastal Way - Day 3 - Lochranza to Imachar
- Arran Coastal Way - Day 4 - Imachar to Blackwaterfoot
- Arran Coastal Way - Day 5 - Blackwaterfoot to Lagg
- Arran Coastal Way - Day 6 - Lagg to Whiting Bay
- Arran Coastal Way - Day 7 - Whiting Bay to Brodick
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I've finally finished my video of Arran Coastal Way! It was challenging trying to fit in seven days of hiking so it's longer than I would normally create. I hope everyone still likes it. It really gives you a sense of what the terrain and coastline is like
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The good thing about the Isle of Arran is you're never too far away from the road and getting a bus if you really needed to. 10 miles or more a day doesn't sound much, but it is when you're walking on rugged terrain and some boulder fields.
Thanks so much for reading and I hope it helps you decide whether you would like to try it
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