Winter walking in Ayrshire
I’ve really missed not getting out walking as much over the past few months. This has also stopped me writing any posts. I feel I’ve nothing interesting to write about … Continue reading Winter walking in Ayrshire
Category: Ayrshire
🏔 The water source of whisky on Arran 🥃
I’m not a whisky drinker. I tried a sip once and to me it was like drinking antiseptic. Not that I drink antiseptic … I was told that I’d tasted … Continue reading 🏔 The water source of whisky on Arran 🥃
Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 7: Whiting Bay to Brodick
Today was our last walking day. Alan’s knees were still painful from the day before. I knew this last day was going be a struggle physically and mentally. We packed … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 7: Whiting Bay to Brodick
Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 6: Lagg to Whiting Bay
Who would have thought it? My first time sleeping in a gypsy caravan was the best sleep I’d had so far on this adventure! It was much needed. The past five … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 6: Lagg to Whiting Bay
Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 5: Blackwaterfoot to Lagg
It was a fond farewell to Lochranza Campsite as we drove to Blackwaterfoot to start day five of our walk. We’d definitely be back, lovely friendly staff and clean facilities. … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 5: Blackwaterfoot to Lagg
Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 4: Imachar to Blackwaterfoot
I was relieved that I slept all night in the camping pod at Lochranza campsite. We booked a third night as well, so our accommodation was sorted. Our plan today was … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 4: Imachar to Blackwaterfoot
Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 3: Lochranza to Imachar
I had a much better sleep in the camping pod. After a refreshing shower at Lochranza campsite I felt less achy and ready to walk the next stretch of this … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 3: Lochranza to Imachar
Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 2: Sannox to Lochranza
When my eyes eventually decided to open, I realised that the soft vibrating noise was our alarm telling us “get up now and pack away your tent.” I was stiff … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 2: Sannox to Lochranza
Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 1: Brodick to Sannox
Our wedding day was over, so it was time to rest our weary eyes to re-energise for day one of our coastal walk. This was My Peak Challenge and honeymoon combined. … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 1: Brodick to Sannox
💖 Joining four rings on the Isle of Arran
You may have noticed I write about my visits to the Isle of Arran a lot! The island is close to where I live and so easy for me to … Continue reading 💖 Joining four rings on the Isle of Arran
What lies beneath Culzean Castle?
Our Ayrshire coast is simply stunning and I don’t explore it often enough. So it was time to revisit Culzean Castle and Country Park (pronounced Culane). This 18th century castle … Continue reading What lies beneath Culzean Castle?
Eglinton castle and country park
Eglinton country park is a beautiful open space for everyone to enjoy with 400 hectares (1,000 acres) of countryside, in Kilwinning, near Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Watch a video of Eglinton … Continue reading Eglinton castle and country park
