Can you take a car to the Isle of Arran?
Can you take a car to the Isle of Arran? Two car ferry services, operated by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac), serve the island. The Ardrossan to Brodick service is the more popular of the two routes, connecting the island with the region of Ayrshire on the mainland.
How long does it take to walk around the Isle of Arran?
The Arran Coastal Way runs for 63 miles / 100 km around the entire island. As a circular route, it starts and finishes in the main village on the island; Brodick. The trail is usually completed between 5 to 8 days, depending on how many miles you'd like to cover each day.
Can you drive around Arran in a day?
Day 2 - Around Arran - Scotland in Miniature You can drive the 56 mile circuit around Arran in 2.5 hours, but there's lots to see so you need to schedule carefully. The highlights are: Corrie - this is an exceptionally pretty little village where the houses face directly onto the road.
Is Arran hilly?
Goatfell is a mountain on the Isle of Arran and at 2,866 ft (874 m), it's the highest point on the island. The Arran skyline is dominated by the jagged summits and ridges of Goatfell and the surrounding hills.
Is Arran walkable?
There are lots of low level walks on Arran. Think about beaches, glens and even Arran Coastal Way. Fisherman's Walk in Brodick is one of the most popular low level walks, taking you from Brodick across the bay to Cladach via beachside paths.
What is the main village in 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 drive around the whole of Arran?
The distance round the island is 55 miles. That would be a couple of hours of slowish driving. There are umpteen places where you'll find interesting scenes, ranging from Kildonan and Lagg way down in the south; through Blackwaterfoot and Machrie Moor, more in the West; to Pirnmill, Catacol, Lochranza nearer the North.
Can I take my car to Aran Islands?
Can I take my car to the island? There are no car ferries operating to the islands. Ferries to the Aran Islands are for foot passengers only. There is another company operating a cargo boat from Galway Docks three days a week.