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 up the tent and drove to Brodick to leave our … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 7: Whiting Bay to Brodick
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 days (91.6 kms/57 miles) were catching up with me, my … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 6: Lagg to Whiting Bay
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. Day 5 – Blackwaterfoot to Lagg (12 km/7.5 miles) My … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 5: Blackwaterfoot to Lagg
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 to drive to Blackwaterfoot, leave the car, catch the early … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 4: Imachar to Blackwaterfoot
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 beautiful island. The showers and toilets are kept very clean, … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 3: Lochranza to Imachar
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 and sore lying on my 3cm sleeping mat. Don’t get … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 2: Sannox to Lochranza
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. I’m so lucky that my husband wanted to share my … Continue reading Arran Coastal Way ~ Day 1: Brodick to Sannox
