Description
Scotland in miniature on one island.
Arran features mountains, moorlands, coastlines, and forests within relatively short distances. This variety makes the island well-suited for a walking holiday with diverse daily activities. The book covers areas from the more dramatic northern mountains to the calmer southern regions, and also includes a trip to the neighboring Holy Isle.
From nature trails to marked mountain ridges.
The selection ranges from short, manageable walks to long and demanding mountain days, including Goatfell. Some options involve scrambling sections and more exposed terrain. The book also covers the approximately 110-kilometer Arran Coastal Way, allowing you to choose between single excursions from one base or a more continuous experience of the island’s coast.
Maps and descriptions supporting individual choices.
Route descriptions and maps provide a basis for assessing starting points, terrain, and time requirements. The selection is broad enough to plan several days on the island without all walks needing the same level of ambition. The guide is therefore useful both before departure, when choosing a base, and during your stay when the weather dictates which areas are most appealing.
Adapt walks to experience and island conditions.
A low-level coastal walk and a mountain traverse on Arran place very different demands on hikers. Visibility, wind, and underfoot conditions should be considered alongside the specific description. The guide is suitable for walking parties seeking options and wishing to vary between gentle excursions and greater challenges, with time to also experience villages and places off the main trails during their holiday.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Paddy Dillon. English language. 288 pages. Fourth edition, published in 2023. ISBN 9781786311351.
