Walking on Arran: The best low level walks and challenging mountain routes, including the Arran Coastal Way

About the Book

Experience the rugged peaks, sweeping moorlands, and tranquil shores of Scotland’s Isle of Arran with a handpicked collection of 44 inspiring walks, plus one route on neighbouring Holy Isle and the iconic Arran Coastal Way, one of Scotland’s Great Trails. Discover the island’s dramatic contrasts, from the wild northern mountains to gentle southern landscapes, and explore a region often described as ‘Scotland in miniature’.

Ideal for both seasoned adventurers and newcomers, this definitive Cicerone guidebook presents routes for every ability, from easy forest trails and low-level strolls to challenging high mountain traverses and exposed scrambles. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful coastal walk or the thrill of reaching Goatfell’s summit, these routes can be tailored to your pace and ambition.

• Discover 44 handpicked walks across the Isle of Arran and Holy Isle, including the complete 110km Arran Coastal Way, with options to link or combine routes for longer adventures, detailed in the Cicerone guide.
• Choose routes ranging from 5–23km (3–14 miles) and 2–7 hours in duration, covering everything Arran has to offer, from easy nature trails to challenging mountain scrambles, many accessible by public transport.
• Enjoy year-round walking through Arran’s spectacular landscapes, including wild northern peaks, tranquil southern farmland, ancient woodlands, geological wonders, and scenic coastlines rich in historical sites.
• Each walk in the guide features a clear summary, start and finish points, detailed 1:50,000 OS map extracts, GPX downloads, public transport details, walking times, and recommendations for accommodation and refreshments on Arran along the way.
• Gain insights into Arran’s unique geology, history, flora, fauna, and local points of interest, with fascinating background information provided throughout the guidebook.
• Make the most of interlinked routes and expert advice to create bespoke circuits or traverse the island, with practical tips on travel, access, navigation, and facilities, ensuring you explore Arran with confidence.

Set out to discover the mountains, coasts, and captivating heritage of Arran at your own pace, in every season. With this trusted Cicerone guidebook, experience the very best walking this remarkable Scottish island has to offer.

Table of Contents:
Contents Overview map Map key Introduction Getting to the Isle of Arran Getting around the Isle of Arran Familiarisation with the Isle of Arran A geology classroom A turbulent history Land ownership and access Island animals Island plants Accommodation on the Isle of Arran Food and drink on the Isle of Arran The maps The walks Tourist information Emergency services on the Isle of Arran The walks Walk 1 Goatfell and Brodick Walk 2 Brodick Castle and Country Park Walk 3 Brodick and the Clauchland Hills Walk 4 Sithein and Glen Cloy Walk 5 Lamlash and the Clauchland Hills Walk 6 Sithein and The Ross Walk 7 Lamlash to Brodick Walk 8 Holy Isle from Lamlash Walk 9 Tighvein and Monamore Glen Walk 10 Glenashdale and Urie Loch Walk 11 Glenashdale Falls and Giants' Graves Walk 12 Lamlash and Kingscross Walk 13 Eas Mòr and Loch Garbad Walk 14 Lagg to Kildonan coastal walk Walk 15 Kilmory forest circuit Walk 16 Sliddery and Cnocan Donn Walk 17 Tighvein and Glenscorrodale Walk 18 The Ross and Cnoc a' Chapuill Walk 19 Shiskine and Clauchan Glen Walk 20 Balmichael and Ard Bheinn Walk 21 The String and Beinn Bhreac Walk 22 Blackwaterfoot and King's Cave Walk 23 Machrie Moor Stone Circles Walk 24 Dougarie and Beinn Nuis Walk 25 Dougarie and Sail Chalmadale Walk 26 Circuit of Glen Iorsa Walk 27 Imachar and Mullach Buidhe Walk 28 Pirnmill and Mullach Buidhe Walk 29 Coire-Fhionn Lochan Walk 30 Catacol and Meall nan Damh Walk 31 Catacol and Beinn Bhreac Walk 32 Catacol and Beinn Tarsuinn Walk 33 Lochranza and Meall Mòr Walk 34 Gleann Easan Biorach Walk 35 Lochranza and the Cock of Arran Walk 36 Lochranza and Sail an Im Walk 37 Sannox and Fionn Bhealach Walk 38 North Glen Sannox Horseshoe Walk 39 Glen Sannox Horseshoe Walk 40 Glen Sannox to Glen Rosa Walk 41 Corrie and Goatfell Walk 42 Glen Rosa and Beinn Tarsuinn Walk 43 Western Glen Rosa Walk 44 Eastern Glen Rosa Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Arran Coastal Way Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Gaelic/English glossary

About the Author :
Paddy Dillon is a prolific walker and guidebook writer, with 100 guidebooks to his name and contributions to 40 other titles. He has written for several outdoor magazines and has appeared on radio and television. Paddy uses a tablet computer to write as he walks. His descriptions are therefore precise, having been written at the very point at which the reader uses them. Paddy has walked in every county in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales and extensively in Europe and further afield. He enjoys both simple day walks and challenging long-distance walks and is a dedicated island-hopper.