Brodick to Sannox (Low Route)
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/ Seals at Sannox BayFoto: Macs Adventure -
/ Fisherman's walk - Goat Fell & Brodick CastleFoto: Macs Adventure
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/ Brodick Bay leading towards Brodick CastleFoto: Macs Adventure
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/ Balmoral RideFoto: Macs Adventure
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/ Shady forest trailFoto: Macs Adventure
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/ The main coast roadFoto: Macs Adventure
Tip van de auteur
Veiligheidsaanwijzingen
Part of this route involves walking on a main road with no pavement. Although it's very quiet make sure you walk on the right hand side so you're facing any on coming traffic and take to grass verge, giving way to motorists when necessary.Tips en hints
Points of interest
Goat Fell
The highest peak on the Arran and one of the four Corbetts on the island, standing at 874m (2866ft). Corbetts are list of mountains around Scotland compiled by John Rooke Corbett, ranging in height from 2500 - 3000 ft.
Brodick Castle
Teeming with history and surrounded by mountains, Brodick is every inch the quintessential island castle. The present building was fashioned in 1844, but the seat dates back centuries to when its strategic position overlooking the Firth of Clyde made Brodick a fortress to be reckoned with. The castle was the ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton and contains a fabulous collection of valuable artefacts.
https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/brodick-castle-garden-country-park
Food & Drink
There are a few food stores in Brodick to stock up on supplies, otherwise there is also a restaurant at Cladach Visitor Centre, a hotel/bar in Corrie and a tea room just past Sannox so you'll have plenty of choice
Start
Bestemming
Tochtbeschrijving
0.00 km – Starting with your back to the water, at the ferry terminal, TURN RIGHT. Follow the road along the coast for 1 km.
1.00 km – TURN RIGHT, away from the main road, following the blue sign for “Fisherman Walk & Arran Coastal Way”. Follow this path across bridges and wooden walkways with great views of Goat Fell and Brodick Castle infront of you.
1.70 km – Beware as you now cross a gold course. Watch out for golf balls and give way to players, continue STRAIGHT ON.
1.77 km – TURN RIGHT to cross the bridge then TURN RIGHT again to continue following the track.
2.50 km – BEAR RIGHT to walk directly on the beach.
2.80 km – Near the end of the beach TURN LEFT away from the water and cross the wooden bridge.
2.90 km – Continue STRAIGHT ON to cross the carpark of the Arran Mountain Rescue Station then cross the road to pass Cladach Visitor Centre.
3.00 km – Continue STRAIGHT ON through the carpark and past the footpath to Brodick Castle, then follow the wide gravel track uphill. If you have time Brodick Castle is certainly worth a visit.
3.40 km – Cross the small tarmac lane and continue STRAIGHT ON as you follow the trail through the forest.
4.10 km – TURN RIGHT to leave the main track following the sign for Balmoral Ride then pass through a metal gate.
4.80 km – The track now becomes a wide, gravel forestry vehicle track. Continue STRAIGHT ON to follow the track.
5.40 km – BEAR RIGHT after crossing the wooden bridge as the track heads downhill.
5.90 km – At the junction TURN LEFT to follow the sign for ‘Corrie 4 km’.
8.70 km – TURN LEFT to continue following the descending vehicle track as you near the main road.
9.10 km – TURN LEFT onto the main road. The road is generally quiet but as there is no pavement it’s best to walk on the right-hand side facing into any oncoming traffic. Follow the coastal road for the remaining 3.10 km into Sannox village.
12.20 km – Finish the route in Sannox village just beyond a small cark park and next to a wooden sign for ‘North Sannox 2 km’.
Noteer
Coördinaten
Uitrusting
A sturdy pair of walking trainers are adequate for this route if you don't wish to wear hiking boots. Along with your usual kit for a day walking in the elements make sure you pack an extra layer, a wind/waterproof jacket in case the weather closes in, suncream and midge repellant spray!Basisuitrusting voor wandelen
- Stevige, comfortabele en waterdichte wandelschoenen of wandelschoenen
- Vochtafvoerende kleding in lagen
- Wandelsokken
- Rugzak (met regenhoes)
- Bescherming tegen zon, regen en wind (hoed, zonnebrandcrème, water- en winddichte jas en broek)
- Zonnebril
- Wandelstokken
- Genoeg proviand en drinkwater
- Eerst hulp set
- Blarenpleisters
- Overlevingstas
- Redingsdeken
- Hoofdlamp
- Zakmes
- Fluitje
- Mobiele telefoon
- Contant geld
- Navigatieapparatuur / kaart en kompas
- Gegevens voor in geval van nood
- ID
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