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[title] => Whiting Bay to Kildonan via Glenashdale Falls
[content] => Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
Departing from Whiting Bay, we’ll head inland and ascend to the impressive Glenashdale Falls and on to the two Neolithic chambered tombs known as the Giants’ Graves. Continuing south along the inland route of the Arran Coastal Way, we’ll enjoy extensive views over southwest Scotland. Finally, we’ll descend to Kildonan for the final part of our walk along the coast which, hopefully, will offer some good views of seals.
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[title] => Cock of Arran
[content] => Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 300 feet (90m)
Today's coastal walk starts in the lower reaches of Glen Sannox (the name meaning 'sandy bay' in old Norse). Keep a look out for seals, dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks, minke whales which all inhabit these waters. Birders should bring their binoculars to help spot various sea birds, including cormorants, black guillemot and diving gannets, and the chance to see golden eagles and peregrine falcons.
We will pass by Ossian's Cave and the Cock of Arran; a large block of sandstone resting on the beach; although its upper part has been broken off, originally, when seen from the sea, the block resembled a crowing cockerel. The route continues along the coast towards Newton Point then comes to the shores of Loch Ranza, finishing at Lochranza Distillery. Please note that some sections of the walk are on rocky path and care should be taken over boulders which can be slippery when wet.
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Option 1 - Whiting Bay to Kildonan via Glenashdale Falls
Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Ascent: 700 feet (220m)
Departing from Whiting Bay, we’ll head inland and ascend to the impressive Glenashdale Falls and on to the two Neolithic chambered tombs known as the Giants’ Graves. Continuing south along the inland route of the Arran Coastal Way, we’ll enjoy extensive views over southwest Scotland. Finally, we’ll descend to Kildonan for the final part of our walk along the coast which, hopefully, will offer some good views of seals.
Option 2 - Cock of Arran
Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Ascent: 300 feet (90m)
Today's coastal walk starts in the lower reaches of Glen Sannox (the name meaning 'sandy bay' in old Norse). Keep a look out for seals, dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks, minke whales which all inhabit these waters. Birders should bring their binoculars to help spot various sea birds, including cormorants, black guillemot and diving gannets, and the chance to see golden eagles and peregrine falcons.
We will pass by Ossian's Cave and the Cock of Arran; a large block of sandstone resting on the beach; although its upper part has been broken off, originally, when seen from the sea, the block resembled a crowing cockerel. The route continues along the coast towards Newton Point then comes to the shores of Loch Ranza, finishing at Lochranza Distillery. Please note that some sections of the walk are on rocky path and care should be taken over boulders which can be slippery when wet.