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Isle Of Arran: 2nd April 2010
Hotel:
Altachorvie
Board Basis: Full Board
Our experienced guides offer the choice of up to four different walks each day
Choose the option which best suits your interests and fitness
We provide flexible holidays, take an Easier Walk one day and switch to a Harder Walk the next, or choose to explore the Isle of Arran independently
We offer a social activity each evening
Half-Day Walks:
Less than 4 miles and 500ft of ascent on good paths.
At a leisurely pace, these walks will finish after a picnic lunch.
Highlights include:
A mix of coastal and forest walks; explore the lovely village of Lamlash, cross the Clauchland Hills with their superb panoramic views, or take in the wonderful waterfalls near Whiting Bay
Walk to Brodick via the splendid Brodick Castle and its country park, at the foot of Goatfell
These half-day walks are offered on holidays starting on 29 May, 17 July, 11 Sept
Easier Walks:
6 to 8½ miles on generally well-graded coastal, moorland and forest paths.
Up to 1,100ft of ascent in a day.
Highlights include:
The island’s beautiful coastline may take us from Sannox Bay to Lochranza or to King’s Cave and the mysterious standing stones of Machrie Moor
Follow Glen Rosa, a huge glacial valley that drives into the heart of Arran’s highest mountains, allowing walkers of all abilities to admire this dramatic landscape at close quarters
Medium Walks:
6 to 10 miles using rougher mountain and moorland paths.
Up to 2,900ft of ascent in a day.
Highlights include:
Experience superb stretches of coastline and head to some of the island’s more easily reached mountain summits
A walk to the top of Goatfell, the highest point of the island, is achievable by many walkers and is a great culmination to any holiday
Harder Walks:
8½ to 10½ miles on rough mountain paths with some exposed ridges and rock scrambling.
Up to 3,400ft of ascent in a day.
Highlights include:
A challenging route with some rocky scrambles to traverse the Goatfell ridge from north to south
The granite ridges dominating the north of the island rise to dramatic summits such as Caisteal Abhail (the Castles), Beinn Tarsuinn, Cir Mhor and Beinn Bharrain, that are a match for anything mainland Scotland has to offer
Local transport
On some days the walks start and finish at our Country House, Altachorvie. On other days you’ll be transported to other parts of the Isle of Arran. The cost of all transport to and from the walks is included in the price of your holiday. |
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| Flights |
Glasgow International is served by Aer Lingus. Take the airport bus from the station to Paisley Gilmour Street, then a direct train to Ardrossan Harbour. Journey time to Ardrossan is 1hr 10 minutes.
Glasgow Prestwick is used by Ryanair. The airport has its own station from where you should take a train to Ardrossan Harbour (1 change at Kilwinning). Journey time to Ardrossan is 50 minutes |
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| Includes |
Full Board en-suite accommodation with all meals included
A full programme of guided walks
Transport to and from the walks
Social activities in the evenings |
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| Extras |
Single Room Supplement
Flights and airport transfers |
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HIGHLIGHTS
Beautiful island setting, easily accessible from the Scottish mainland and Glasgow airport
An ideal introduction to Scottish mountain walking
Superb wildlife including eagles, seals, and red deer with their spectacular rutting displays in the autumn
Climb Goatfell, the highest point on the island, with superb views of Scotland’s west coast
Scottish gala evenings with the time-honoured tradition of piping in the haggis
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