Arran Coastal Way
Explore the Arran Coastal Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Arran Coastal Way
https://www.contours.co.uk/arran-coastal-way
A circular route exploring the full range of scenery found on the Isle of Arran.
From £455 per person
The full Arran Coastal Way walking holiday combines a mixture of rugged coastal paths, tranquil forest tracks, quiet roads and stretches of sandy beaches to encircle this enchanting island in its entirety.
Beginning and ending in Brodick, the main town on the island, the trail showcases a wide range of magnificent wildlife, interesting history, charming settlements and diverse scenery, offering plenty of sights to discover and enjoy during each stage of your walk.
Admiring the diverse scenery, from impressive caves and dramatic cliffs to forest trails and many charming villages such as Corrie and Sannox.
Reaching the summit of Goat Fell, the highest point on the Arran Coastal Way, and taking in the far-reaching views across to the mainland.
Spotting a variety of wildlife along the trail, including elusive red squirrels and handsome golden eagles.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACW1 | A circular trail beginning at Brodick | 4 days walking | £455 | |
| ACW6 | A circular trail beginning at Brodick | 5 days walking | £545 | |
| ACW2 | A circular trail beginning at Brodick | 6 days walking | £635 | |
| ACW3 | A circular trail beginning at Brodick | 7 days walking | £725 | |
| ACW4 | A circular trail beginning at Brodick | 8 days walking | £815 |
The Arran Mountain Festival takes places annually in the spring. During this time, the Isle of Arran is very busy with walkers and accommodation becomes limited. If you would like to book a holiday in the spring, please contact us to check the festival dates and whether they're likely to affect availability for your hike.
Travel to Brodick where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Brodick to Lochranza. 17 miles (27km)
Lochranza to Blackwaterfoot. 18 miles (28.5km)
Blackwaterfoot to Kildonan. 13 miles (21km)
Kildonan to Brodick. 16.5 miles (26.5km)
Depart from Brodick after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
A note about transfersYou can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Dog friendly