ARRAN COASTAL WAY (part 1).
A £25.00 open return from Glasgow enables the return train and Calmac ferry service to Brodick (and up to a month on the island) from where the Arran Coastal Way beckons. Once disembarked, the Way heads along the promenade with immediate views of Goatfell across Brodick Bay. Gaoda Bheinn is the highest point on the Isle at 874m (thats 2,867ft in old money!) and is one of four Corbetts on the island as well as being the 16th Highest Marilyn in the British Isles. The mountain along with nearby Brodick Castle is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland and the name Brodick comes from the Norse words meaning 'broad bay'. Tourists head to Arran Aromatics and the Island Cheese Company.
Arran itself is a small island just 20 miles long and 56 miles round and is located off the south-west coast of Scotland and is approximately a dozen plus miles across the Firth of Clyde thereby making it easily accessible and has been described as the top of a submerged mountain range. In the Gaelic it means 'peaked island' and the mild climate of the Gulf Stream enables Palm trees to grow there, although they are not true Palms but Palm Lilies, a variety native to New Zealand. The island is cut in half by the Highland Boundary Fault, a geological division that makes the north rugged and hilly and host to some superb mountains, whereas the south is more gentle and lower lying. Often called 'Scotland in miniature', its range and wealth of scenery and coastline was once referred to in days gone bye as the 'Scottish Riviera'! Indeed, one good way to see all of this is by doing the (and it really has to be said, not very well waymarked) Arran Coastal Way, officially opened in March 2003 by the intrepid Cameron. There really is no easy walking on Arran and their Way is not specifically signposted either.
Raised beaches and a botanical field of approximately 900 species of flowering plants form a significant part of the Way as the route heads into the beach at the end of the promenade and winds initially through the Golf Course. Can remember decades ago when there were more tents here than golfers on the greens. Nowadays, camping however is strictly forbidden in this vicinity. This part of the Way alongside the beach and salt marsh is the Fisherman's Walk. Immediately, a distinct lack of waymarkers is evident although the Golf Club have spared no expense in directing walkers eventually onto the right of way that is the beach. Small red posts edge the Golf course grass. It was late in the day when I disembarked at Brodick so I had no intention of climbing Goat Fell [see other video] on this occasion. Approaching the bridge over the Glenrosa water memories came flooding back of a night we all slept on the old bridge when our tents had flooded. Today, my intention was to follow a new route for me, the lower Coastal route alternative via what is referred to as the 'Merkland (cycle) Track'. This however transpired to be a rather uninspiring, predominantly non-scenic choice although a good decision from a time point of view. Various tracks (Gorge Walk and Dan's Walk to name but 2) emerge onto the Track so there are potentially some other walks to explore on another day.
Eventually back on the main road the Way passes the beer garden with that old anchor and the Corrie Hotel and after a three-hour plod the Sannox Hotel is reached. Sannox of course is synonymous with the SBS. A plaque in the Hotel denotes the fact that the SPECIAL BOAT SERVICE (originally known as the Folboat section) was founded in Sannox during December 1940. This is also the starting point for the ascent of the second highest peak on the island and a summit that forms part of the Arran skyline referred to as 'The Sleeping Warrior' in reference years ago to Lord Brougham's profile -- namely, the Corbett Caisteal Abhail. Over the North Sannox Burn stepping-stones, the Way then reaches North Sannox picnic site and my day one, late evening, destination. This was more than half of the 17-mile hike to Lochranza completed.
In the morning after a bowl of midge infested porridge a hasty retreat was required. The Way is then followed through the Fallen Rocks red sandstone boulders, a huge agglomeration broken away from the cliffs the result of massive rock face exfoliation. The landslips at Fallen Rocks and at Scriden happened within historical times. The former has left large conglomerate blocks of Old Red Sandstone. These fell it is said some two hundred years ago, with a concussion that shook the earth and was heard in Bute and Argyllshire. [R. Angus Downie - 1933]. Pleasant walking then ensues and I headed into one of the caves for a brew and a fantastic view. The forlorn white painted solar-powered Laggan cottage soon comes into view and on this occasion for me, the 'Coastal Escape' route up and over into Glen Chalmadale and Lochranza. At last I witnessed a squeaky clean coastal waymarker . .text continues in ACW(2) - [all pictures and text roddymck summer 2012].
Arran Coastal Way - Beaches, Caves and More Wild Camping | Part 2
70 miles, 5 full days plus 2 half days wild camping and hiking route through the Isle of Arran in Scotland. During the second part in the South part of the Isle of Arran we followed the Arran Coastal Way along its alternate path back to Brodick.
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Day 4: After a very windy night at Coire Fhionn Lochan we descended down to Thundergay and picked up food at Pirnmill. A day of mostly road walking along the A841 and we camped along the coast just after King's Cave.
Day 5: Resupplied at Blackwaterfoot, followed the Arran Coastal Way to Lagg/Kilmory before camping a mile away from Bennan Head and the Black Cave where it's impassable at high tide
Day 6: Continued on the Arran Coastal Way past Bennan Head and Black Cave to Kildonan before heading up the alternate path towards Glenashdale Falls via Giants' Graves and Whiting Bay due to tree felling in the area. Camped just outside of Lamlash
Day 7: Finished the final 7 miles to Brodick and caught the 11 o'clock ferry after an early start
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Brodick Castle and Isle of Arran
Brodick Castle and East coast of Arran (Lochranza, Corrie and Lamlash. June 2014
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In Brodick for the start of part two of the 200 KM walking challenge for British Heart Foundation in Scotland
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More info: A woodland walk in Brodick on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. The walk starts at Brodick castle. Sculpture by Tim Pomeroy
Take a different path in Ayrshire & Arran
Have you been to Ayrshire & Arran recently? You might just be surprised at what you see.
The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway is the ideal place to start before you venture inside Burn’s cottage where Scotland’s National Bard was born in 1759. Continue your Burns’ adventure at Rozelle House where you’ll find Tam O’ Shanter paintings by Alexander Goudie. Don’t miss the Burns House Museum in the charming cobbled backstreets of Mauchline and enjoy an audio tour.
Described as one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes, Dumfries House is a real gem, boasting priceless Chippendale furniture in opulent rooms. Throughout the estate discover woodland walks, the Queen Elizabeth Walled Gardens, or lose yourself in the maze. Near Maybole, the impressive Culzean Castle & Country Park with its grand turrets, is not to be missed and Kelburn Castle and Country Centre in Fairlie is adorned with graffiti courtesy of Brazilian street artists.
Across the water on the Isle of Arran, the Machrie Moor Standing Stones which date back up to 4,500 years, are set in stunning landscapes. At Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park wander the gardens with views down to Arran’s coastline. Discover lush woodland, waterfalls and a summer house before having some fun in the new Isle be Wild adventure playground.
The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory near Dalmellington is found in the Galloway Dark Sky Park, the first of its kind in the UK. This is one of the best places to admire the dark skies, and they are so clear that you are likely to see the Milky Way with the naked eye.
For a change of pace, get your glad rags on and head to Ayr Racecourse, which also hosts the Scottish Grand National and the Gold Cup, popular days out full of excitement and glamour. Or why not tee off at almost 50 courses and 3 Championship Courses, like Royal Troon, or try a more unique course like Shiskine Golf Course on the Isle of Arran which has 12 holes and spectacular views?
The Isle of Cumbrae is a compact island accessed by Ferry from Largs in just 15 minutes! Ideal for cycling thanks to its size as well as being home to an array of wildlife.
In Irvine, you will find the Scottish Maritime Museum which is the home to Scotland’s seafaring heritage giving a fascinating insight into the importance of Scotland’s maritime heritage. The museum also hosts Irvine Harbour’s Festival of Light which is back again in 2019.
With miles of coastline in the area you are spoilt for choice. Take a stroll on Ayr beach, explore rockpools at Croy Shore, or why not try kitesurfing in Troon?
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BLAIRMORE GLEN
STONE CIRCLE
BRODICK
ISLE OF ARRAN
SCOTLAND
INTRO
HALF WAY BETWEEN BRODICK AND LAMLASH, IS BLAIRMORE GLEN STONE CIRCLE. THE SITE IS NEXT TO THE A841 ROAD, A PARKING AREA IS JUST BEYOND THE CIRCLE. THE RING IS ALSO KNOWN AS LAMLASH ROAD STONE CIRCLE AND WAS LIKELY CONSTRUCTED BY OUR ANCESTORS FROM THE NEOLITHIC OR BRONZE AGE.
OVERVIEW
FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE CIRCLE, IS A FOUR POSTER WITH AN OUTLINER STONE. THE FOUR LARGE GRANITE BLOCKS, HAVE FOUR OR FIVE SMALLER STONES IN THE CIRCUMFERENCE. THESE MINILITHS LOOK LIKE THEY ARE NOT CONTEMPORARY WITH THE FOUR POSTER.
RING
THE CIRCLE HAS A DIAMETER OF 5M. THE FOUR BOULDERS ARE BETWEEN 0.5M TO OVER 1M HIGH. THE SW STONE IS THE HIGHEST. THIS MAY BE A FEMALE STONE WITH ITS DIAMOND SHAPE. THERE ARE A FEW OTHER EXAMPLES OF FOUR POSTER CIRCLES ON THE ISLAND.
ARCHAEOLOGY
A SMALL, CENTRAL, CIST COVERED BY A STONE WAS FOUND. THIS WAS CUT OUT THE SOLID ROCK. IN 1861 THE CIST WAS EXCAVATED, IT CONTAINED FRAGMENTS OF BURNT BONE AND BLACK EARTH. IN THE SOIL ABOVE THE CIST, FLINT IMPLEMENTS AND FLAKES WERE UNCOVERED. AT PRESENT, NO TRACES OF THE CIST SURVIVE.
OUTLINER
THE OUTLINER MEGALITH IS OVER 1M HIGH & WIDE BY 0.5M THICK. IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR A STONE CIRCLE TO HAVE AN OUTLINER. NEXT TO THIS STONE IS A RING OF NINE OR TEN SMALL STONES. THESE DO NO SEEM TO BE NEOLITHIC OR BRONZE AGE.
OTHER
VERY PROMINENTLY IN THE BACKGROUND, TO THE NORTH, IS GOATFELL. THIS IS THE HIGHEST PEAK ON ARRAN. I THINK OUR ANCIENT ANCESTORS, DELIBERATELY PLACED THE CIRCLE AT THIS LOCATION. THERE IS A POSSIBLE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SKY, LANDSCAPE AND CIRCLE.
Whiting Bay Beach Arran Scotland 2018
Whiting Bay Beach Arran Scotland 2018
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Circumnavigation of Arran
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Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran, Scotland
Out and about near Green Brae barn in Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran.
Brodick Castle, Arran, Scotland
Coastal walk around the Isle of Arran
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Coastal Walk Sannox - Lochranza - Arran Island - Scotland
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Corrie, Arran
A week on holiday on the Isle of Arran. We stayed at Corrie which is on the north east coast of Arran between Brodick and Lochranza.
The population in Corrie has been falling and in Jan 2008 only 15pupils attended the village primary school. The number was expected to further drop to 5 by 2012.
John on Isle of Arran, Scotland
Journey from Glasgow to Isle of Arran via road and ferry then some golf and checking wifi at hotel on the island.
Our trip to Arran, Scotland 2017
Our weekend stay on Arran, Scotland, staying at Auchrannie Resoort in Brodick, and including footage of Lochranza castle and the Mackrie Moor stone circles.
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Isle Of Arran From The Air - Ayrshire - Drone Footage of Some Of Arran`s Towns
Drone footage of Lamlash, Kildonnan, Blackwaterfoot and Brodick on the Isle of Arran. Taken on 6th March 2017.