Activities in Isle Of Arran
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Walking and Cycling around Arran
Drop into the tourist office near Brodick pier for plenty of walking and cycling suggestions around the island. The handy Selection of Arran Walks (around £3) is a selection of leaflets covering Arran's best-known walks. There are also plenty of maps available.
The walk up and down Goatfell takes up to eight hours return, starting in Brodick and finishing in the grounds of Brodick Castle. If the weather's fine, there are superb views to Ben Lomond and the coast of Northern Ireland. It can, however, be very cold and windy up there; take the appropriate maps (available at the tourist office near Brodick pier), waterproof gear and a compass.
Moderate walks include the trail …
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Arran Adventure Company
Offers loads of activities, running a different one each day (such as gorge walking, sea kayaking, climbing, abseiling and mountain biking). All activities run for about three hours and cost around £48/38/28 for adults/solo teens/kids. Drop in to see what's available while you're around.
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Isle of Arran Distillery
The Isle of Arran Distillery produces a light, aromatic single malt. The tour is a good one; it’s a small distillery, and the whisky-making process is thoroughly explained. Opening hours are reduced in winter.
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Arran Folk Festival
The week-long Arran Folk Festival takes place in early June. There are also local village festivals from June to September.
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