Arran Outdoors

Walking and Hillwalking

Arran is a joy for walkers of all abilities. While there’s always a temptation to scramble up Goat Fell, there are lots of wonderful routes around the coast, across the island and around the main towns and villages that beg to be explored on foot.

The Arran Coastal Way is perhaps Scotland’s finest circular long-distance trail, running 65 miles (105 km) around the Isle of Arran. The island 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.

The official Coastal Way guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy your trip, including a Foreword by wilderness walker Cameron McNeish - get the book now. 

Hillwalking
The north of the island offers a wide selection of peaks, with varying difficulty. Ironically, Goatfell, the highest peak at 874m, is also one of the easiest climbs. A great way to stay fit, enjoy nature, get some great photos from the summit and work up an appetite. And best of all, it’s free!

Click here for Goatfell, Arran's highest peak
Click here for Arran Coastal Way
Click here for Arran Adventure Company
Click here for forestry walks
Click here for Wild Walks on Arran