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ARRAN COASTAL WAY - SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY The Arran Coastal Way is a fascinating 64 mile coastal walk around one of Scotland’s most famous SUMMARY islands, often described as Scotland in miniature. It is a wonderful relaxed walk along beautiful coastal stretches, where you have the option to climb Goat Fell for a spectacular view or visit the Kings Cave.
After enjoying the one hour ferry journey to the Isle of Arran, you will book in to your selected accommodation in Brodick. You will then travel North - with an option to climb Goat Fell if the weather is good - and then onto Lochranza via Sannox. The views looking north up Loch Fyne towards the highlands are fantastic. Next you walk South, down the West side of the island to Kilmory via Blackwaterfoot, a wonderful stretch opposite the Mull of Kintyre. The Southern end of Arran is less mountainous and the walking close to the shoreline is very rewarding. Finally you head north again via Whiting Bay and back to Brodick. An unforgettable experience on one of Scotland’s best islands.
Every holiday we offer features hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality B&B’s, country inns, and guesthouses. Each is unique and offers the highest levels of welcome, atmosphere and outstanding local cuisine. We also include daily door to door baggage transfers, guide book and pre-departure Tour: Arran Coastal Way information pack as well as emergency support, should you need it. Code: WSSACW1-4 Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday Price: See Website HIGHLIGHTS Single Supplement: See Website Dates: March to October Walking Days: 4-7 Discovering the spectacular Standing Stones in Machrie Nights: 5-8 Start: Brodick Climbing Goatfell and experiencing the fabulous views from the summit cairn Finish: Brodick Bird Spotting—Arran is home to over 250 species of bird including the majestic Distance: 64 Miles Golden Eagle Grade: Moderate to Challenging Having a wee dram at Lochranza Distillery IS IT FOR ME? Relaxing on the ferry across to Brodick Arran is a beautiful island that has an abundance of wildlife, amazing views and WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED HOLIDAY WITH US? the feeling that you are miles away from Macs Adventure is a small, energetic company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. We are everywhere. With its friendly locals and great food, this coastal walk is definitely passionate about delivering outstanding walking holidays where every last detail is taken care of. Each one not to miss. The lack of a waymarked holiday we offer is unique, tailor made to meet your requirements. From your first contact with Macs path makes good navigational skills Adventure you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately. essential.
Self guided walking holidays are a wonderful relaxed way to discover the magic of The Arran Coastal WHAT’S INCLUDED? Way. Free to travel at your own pace and wander off the beaten track you will discover the beauty of the landscape, the warmth of the people and the long history of this spectacular land. We will supply you with Accommodation: Hand-picked B&B’s, small hotels, country inns and guesthouses. a guidebook, and a pre-departure information pack to guide you every step of the way so there is no need Meals: A hearty breakfast included. Lunch for a guide. Your baggage will be collected and moved onto your next accommodation so that you are free and dinner not included but always available to walk each day with just a daypack. In the unlikely event you should require emergency support our at accommodation or nearby. office is always more than happy to help with your queries. So, from the moment you decide to visit Arran Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage you can relax and look forward to an unforgettable self-guided walking holiday. We hope that you will transfer. Information Pack: Detailed Guidebook, choose to travel with Macs Adventure soon. Information pack
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ARRAN COASTAL WAY ITINERARY: WSSACW2 ITINERARY: WSSACW3 SELF GUIDED ITINERARIES: We offer many different ways to tackle the Arran Description: This itinerary still involves a Description: Our most popular package Coastal Way, whether you wish to walk the full long first day but thereafter you can take it a bit which breaks the walk down into manageable route or are simply looking for a long weekend easier. There is limited accommodation for one sections and still gives you enough time to walking break. Our Itineraries have something night stays in Sannox which is why we walk all explore the many points of interest along the for everyone who wish to discover this treasure the way through to Lochranza. way. of an island. Walking Days: 5 Walking Days: 6 ITINERARY: WSSACW1 Nights: 6 Nights: 7 Average Daily Distance: 13 Miles Average Daily Distance: 11 Miles Description: Ideal for those with previous long distance walking experience which include Grade: Moderate two long days of 18 miles which is normally Day Route Miles around 8 hours of walking. Day Route Miles
Walking Days: 4 1 Arrive Brodick 0 1 Arrive Brodick 0 Nights: 5 2 Walk to Sannox 8 2 Walk to Lochranza 17 Overnight in Average Daily Distance: 16 Miles 3 Walk to Machrie 13 Lochranza Overnight in 3 Walk to Lochranza 9 Grade: Moderate to Strenuous Blackwaterfoot 4 Walk to Machrie 13 4 Walk to Kilmory/Lagg 13 Overnight in Day Route Miles 5 Walk to Whiting Bay 9 Blackwaterfoot 6 Walk to Brodick 12 5 Walk to Kilmory/Lagg 13 7 Onward Travel 1 Arrive Brodick 0 6 Walk to Whiting Bay 9 2 Walk to Lochranza 17 7 Walk to Brodick 12 3 Walk to Blackwaterfoot 18 Total Distance 64 8 Onward Travel 4 Walk to Kildonan 13 5 Walk to Brodick 16 Total Distance 64 6 Onward Travel Grade: Moderate Total Distance 64
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ITINERARY: WSSACW4 RECOMMENDATIONS info pack will of course have details.
Description: A much more relaxed package Walking Direction Baggage Transfer which may involve two nights in Lochranza as accommodation in Sannox for one night stays is We only offer this route in an anti-clockwise Your bags will be transferred from your very limited. direction. accommodation as per your itinerary and moved onto your next overnight accommodation. We Walking Days: 7 Additional Nights ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to Nights: 8 Many of our clients choose to add extra nights 15kg per person. along the walk to sample more of the wonderful Average Daily Distance: 9 Miles walking and attractions available on Arran. If you Equipment choose to extend your holiday we would Day Route Miles Your information pack has a detailed equipment recommend spending extra nights in Brodick or list which includes standard walking gear such as Lochranza 1 Arrive Brodick 0 good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes and a day pack. 2 Walk to Sannox 8 Fewer Nights Overnight in Lochranza 3 Walk to Lochranza 9 Dogs 4 Walk to Imachar 9 HOLIDAY INFORMATION Overnight in TRAVEL INFORMATION Blackwaterfoot If you wish to reduce the number of nights we 5 Walk to Blackwaterfoot 8 can tailor your trip to your requirements. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate 6 Walk to Kilmory 8 walkers with dogs as many of the 7 Walk to Whiting Bay 10 Accommodation accommodation providers do not accept pets. 8 Walk to Brodick 12 One of the highlights of this tour is the high 9 Onward Travel standard of the accommodation. We specifically Getting to/from Arran choose the hotels, inns, guesthouses and B&B’s Total Distance 64 By Air: Glasgow is served by two to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your international airports. Prestwick airport is the stay. All offer a warm welcome to walkers, most convenient for Arran and is only a 20 Grade: Moderate traditional hospitality and delicious local food. minute taxi journey to the ferry terminal at Ardrossan. Glasgow airport is 8 miles south of Navigation Single Rooms the city centre and approximately one hour by This route is not waymarked and much of it does This independent walking holiday is available to taxi to Ardrossan. not follow a path so you will need to be a solo walkers at a supplement. Please note that competent navigator with map and compass. By Road: Ardrossan is one hour south of singles may not be of the same standard as Glasgow and there is a large secure car park twins/doubles. where you can leave your car while on Arran.
Meals By Rail: There are regular services from A hearty breakfast is included each morning. Glasgow Central Station to Ardrossan which
Lunch and dinner are not included so you are connect with the ferry to Arran.
free to choose from the available options. Most of Ferry: The Ferry which runs between your accommodations will more than happy to Ardrossan and Brodick is operated by provide a packed lunch on request and this can Caledonian MacBrayne and you will find a ferry be booked on arrival. Dinner is available either at timetable on their website:http:// your accommodation and restaurants and your www.calmac.co.uk/timetables.html ARRAN COASTAL WAY
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M.A.C.S. RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL The Arran Coastal Way is very popular so it is BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE best to book as far in advance as you can. Travel Insurance [email protected] if you have any queries and one of our expert customer service We strongly recommend taking out travel team will be happy to help. insurance to cover cancellation or curtailment of Price your holiday. Detailed up to date prices for all our Arran Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit Coastal Way Holidays are available on our website here... Our operating policies, office policies, holidays Financial Security and tours are all designed to minimise impact Included In accordance with "The Package Travel, and maximise benefit to the environment and Bed and breakfast accommodation in ensuite Package Holidays and Package Tours local communities. rooms wherever possible. Regulations1992" all passengers booking with Action & Advocacy Door to door baggage transfer. Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all We believe that by engaging our team and A detailed info pack and guide book for the monies paid to us, including repatriation if clients in environmental and community projects group leader. required (this insurance will not cover repatriation we can make a real difference. Emergency telephone support from our office to the country of origin for the passengers Carbon & Communities in the event of a problem. outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to Travel and our business activity does of course Excluded the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd. contribute to carbon output and climate change. Travel to the start or from the finish of the walk. We have put several policies in place to minimise Book with Confidence. We are a member of ABTA which means you have the benefit of our carbon footprint. HOW TO BOOK ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. We provide full financial protection for your money.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks. ABTA Member Travel Insurance. Sensitive & Sustainable Statement Personal Equipment. Macs Adventure has worked hard to ensure that Macs Adventure our holidays are sensitive to the community you Holidays is a Member of ABTA. ABTA Members are visiting and sustainable over the long term. Once you have read all the information in this help holidaymakers to get the most from their factsheet or on our website and decided on your travel and assist when things don’t go according PRICE & AVAILABILITY preferred itinerary, visit our website or give us a to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high call to confirm availability. You can then book by standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of any of the following methods: Conduct. We are justifiably proud of our reputation for outstanding holidays on the Arran Coastal Way. Book Securely Online: www.macsadventure.com You can read numerous customer reviews on our Telephone: +44 (0) 141 530 8886 website to get a good idea of what to expect from Macs Adventure on the Arran Coastal Way. Fax/Post: Download or request a booking form and post it to Macs Adventure, 44 Speirs Wharf, Availability Glasgow, G4 9TH, UK or fax it to +44 (0) 845 This walking holiday is best enjoyed between 527 5688 early April and the end of October. You can start Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone on on any date that suits your travel plans and you +44 (0) 0141 530 8886 or email: will find up to date availability on our website.