Can you cycle round Arran?
Can you cycle round Arran? Take in the sights on one of Scotland's most beautiful and accessible islands as you cycle 57 miles clockwise around Arran – you'd be hard pushed to ride a more perfect loop!
How hilly is Arran?
Comprising only 167 square miles (432 square kilometers), Arran isn't a particularly large island, but its peaks still manage to rise up to over 2,600 feet (800 meters) above sea level.
How long does it take to cycle around Arran?
Arran Circular The Island's complete coast road. From Brodick head North to Lochranza then south down the West coast to Blackwaterfoot, through Sliddery, Whiting Bay, Lamlash and back to Brodick. Approx 57 miles, 2 big climbs and quite a few smaller ones, a challenging 3 - 6 hours depending on fitness and stops.
Does Arran have a supermarket?
The island's main supermarket; we sell a wide range of groceries, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, dairy products and tinned products. We also have a range of products from local suppliers from Arran and Kintyre.
Should you cycle around Arran clockwise or anti clockwise?
The south side of the Island is more arduous than the north side, so, if you can, cycle the south side first. If you're getting off the ferry in Brodick, this means you cycle the loop clockwise. Ideally, hope for a tailwind to blow you up the West Coast!
What is the main town on Arran?
Brodick is the main village on the Isle of Arran, the largest island in the Firth of Clyde. For many people arriving by ferry to Arran, Brodick will be the first place that they land.
How long does it take to cycle around the Aran Islands?
How long does it take to cycle around? It takes 30 minutes to cycle to Dun Aonghasa. So if you want to see a good few main highlights it would take about 4 to 5 hours.
How many miles is it around the Isle of Arran?
Information about the Isle of Arran. The island of Arran is nearly 20 miles long and 10 miles wide. It has a circumference of 55 miles and rises to a height of 2,866 feet (874m) at the summit of Goatfell.