The Arran Coastal Way is perhaps Scotland's finest circular long-distance trail, running 65 miles (105 km) around the Isle of Arran in a memorable week-long hike from Brodick. It's accessible from near Glasgow by the Ardrossan ferry. Famous as`Scotland in miniature', Arran is rich in scenery, castles, caves and standing stones. The walking is varied, from mountain paths to deserted beaches, from minor road-walking to boulder-hopping, and in places it is refreshingly rugged. Arran's wildlife is uniquely approachable, and its residents welcoming.

Both text and photos have been thoroughly updated after route changes and extra options created by the Coastal Communities Fund project. This third edition has mapping at 1:55,000 and 125 colour photos. Its predecessor was Highly Commended by the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild in 2018. This edition has more pages but is lighter and more rainproof than before.

This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy your Arran Coastal Way walk, including a Foreword by wilderness walker Cameron McNeish:

• detailed description of the route, updated for 2021
• background on geology, pre-history and history
• whisky-making, wildlife and habitats
• boat trip to the Holy Isle
• revised mapping of the entire route (1:55,000)
• information about public transport and travel
• lavishly illustrated, with 125 colour photographs
• on rainproof paper.

About the Author

After a long career in education, information technology and academic publishing, Jacquetta became interested in long-distance walking and trekking. After completing the West Highland Way, her first long walk, in 1998 she progressed to Mount Kilimanjaro, which she has since summited four times by different routes. She is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild and in 2018 the previous edition was Highly Commended in its Awards for Excellence. She has a passion for Arran and its wildlife and has walked around the island many times.

Book Information
ISBN 9781913817022
Author Jacquetta Megarry
Format Paperback
Page Count 80
Imprint Rucksack Readers
Publisher Rucksack Readers
Weight(grams) 198g
Dimensions(mm) 220mm * 130mm * 5mm