Descending towards Corrie from Goat Fell

Arran Coastal Way

The Arran Coastal Way encircles one of Scotland’s most famous islands often described as Scotland in miniature. A wonderfully varied walk where you will walk along beautiful beaches, come inland briefly to climb Goat Fell for a spectacular view over the mainland (optional), or visit the King's Cave.

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Hiking route · United Kingdom
Lochranza to Blackwaterfoot
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 31.4 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 236 m
Descent 245 m

A challenging section of the Arran Coastal Way keeping largely to the coast following quiet roads and rugged path before passing King's Cave to ...

from Robbie Thurley,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Blackwaterfoot to Lagg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 132 m
Descent 118 m

A shorter section of the Way not to be underestimated - cross challenging terrain during the first part of the route to continue into Lagg with ...

from Robbie Thurley,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Lagg to Whiting Bay (Low Route)
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 16.1 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 33 m
Descent 32 m

This is an adventurous day with wonderful wildlife spotting opportunities, if you're feeling up to the challenge.

from Robbie Thurley,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Lagg to Whiting Bay (High Route)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.9 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 369 m
Descent 398 m

The high route alternative avoids the challenging low coastal route from Lagg to Whiting Bay, and heads inland from Bennan Head with great views ...

from Robbie Thurley,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Whiting Bay to Brodick (Low route)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.1 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 152 m
Descent 156 m

Follow the final stretch of the Arran Coastal Way keeping to the coastline as much as possible following paths and quiet country roads to the ...

from Robbie Thurley,   Macs Adventure
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Whiting Bay to Brodick (High Route)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.8 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 305 m
Descent 300 m

At 2 km longer than the low route and with 200 m more ascent/descent this route is slightly more challenging but takes in Glenashdale Falls and ...

from Catherine Allan,   Macs Adventure