Lochranza to Sannox Coastal Walk

A beautiful coastal walk. Aside from splendid scenery, there are opportunities to see seals and otters, many different types of shore birds, and out to sea you may sight dolphins, porpoises or even a basking shark. Look out for the two sets of three tall white beacons; the distance between the sets (when the three beacons are lined up) is a sea mile, and is used to test the speed of ships built or repaired in the Clyde shipyards.

Distance: 14.5km
Ascent: negligible
Walk duration: 5hrs
Technical Rating: Easy
Blister Rating: 1

Walk description:

The route starts on flat (potentially wet) ground between the shore and a low cliff to Newton Point. After about 1.5km you will see the white cottage at Fairy Dell. After a further 1km or so, there is a short scramble over rocks at An Scriodan. From there the path continues to the white cottage at Laggan (at 8km) and then on to Millstone point and Fallen Rocks (look out for the beacons), with a steep slope to your right and the short to the left. Beyond the rock fall the path becomes a wider track through some woodland.

Date of Walk
Saturday 18 September 2010

Description
A coastal walk from the village of Lochranza, through the hills and along the remote northern shore to Laggan Cottage

Suitability
A reasonable level of fitness is required.

Recommended Kit
- Walking boots
- Waterproofs
- Warm layer
- Packed lunch
- Bottle of water/juice
- Camera

What's Included?
- Minibus transport from Arran Adventure Centre
- The services of an experienced local guide

Meeting point
Arran Adventure Centre: located in the grounds of the Auchrannie Spa Resort, at the rear of leisure facilities.

Useful Links
VisitArran - online guide to the Isle of Arran with accommodation listing
Brodick Castle & Country Park - download a trails leaflet
Arran Coastal Way - 64 miles long through inspiration scenery
The Holy Isle - an ancient spiritual retreat and nature reserve
COAST (Community of Arran Seabed Trust) - Stunning images of the seabed and lots of info on Lamlash Bay. Support COAST with free membership!
Forestry Commission for information on walks on the Isle of Arran
A Cicerone Guide, Paddy Dillon 'Walking on the Isle of Arran'
Mountaineering Council of Scotland - a volunteer rescue scheme

How to make a booking
Make your selection below and proceed through to the secure payment section and your booking will be confirmed by e-mail. Alternatively, please ring the Adventure Centre during normal office hours.

Terms & Conditions
Full details of terms and conditions are available on the Festival website.

Payment is required at the time of booking to guarantee your place. No refunds can be given unless the organisers cancel the walk due to circumstances beyond their control.