Self Guided Cycling Holidays on Arran
Travel
at your own pace on quiet roads and enjoy the many delights of this
beautiful island. There is an abundance of wildlife, history and
archaeology just waiting to be discovered.
The price for Cycle Hire is £39 for an adult and £25 for a child for the 4 days required. This includes a safety helmet and security lock.
The price for Cycle Hire is £39 for an adult and £25 for a child for the 4 days required. This includes a safety helmet and security lock.
Cycling on Arran's West Coast
Itinerary - 5 days
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Day
1 -
Arrive in Brodick after a 55 minute sail from
Ardrossan. Chill out and enjoy what this village has to
offer. Brodick Castle is a must and close by are Arran
Aromatics
and the Arran Brewery. Brodick is very popular with day
trippers
and there are plenty of eateries to choose from.
Day 2 - Brodick to Lochranza - 15 miles
 The view from the top of the Boguillie - the Sleeping Warrior. |
 The road down to Lochranza. |
Enjoy
the 6 mile delightful coastal cycle to Sannox looking out for wildlife
along the way. Seals are a common sight, but don’t be fooled
by
the permanent fixture off the coast in Corrie! Corrie is a little gem,
very popular with artists. After Sannox the road cuts inland over the
Boguillie for 9 miles to Lochranza. The scenery is
outstanding
and the long haul up the hill is easily endured by the reward of the
close hand views of Arran’s mountainous terrain. Golden eagles are
regularly spotted on this road.
Lochranza itself is very picturesque with a stunning
castle. It is also home to the Arran Distillery
which is
well worth a visit.
Catacol with the Twelve Apostles
Day 3 - Lochranza to Blackwaterfoot - 15 miles
Autumn Colours at Machrie
Cycling
down the west coast of the island is a real joy. During the summer
months dolphins and basking sharks are regularly spotted. Not
to
be missed are Machrie Standing Stones a short walk from the
road.
The village of Blackwaterfoot has a lovely sandy beach, perfect for a
walk to loosen the muscles. It also boosts a very charming and unique
12 hole Golf Course.
Day 4 - Blackwaterfoot to Whiting Bay - 15 miles
 The Road to Corriecravie. |
 Sanda, Kintyre and the Antrim Hills. |
The
road from Blackwaterfoot to Corriecravie will not disappoint with views
towards Ailsa Craig, the Mull of Kintyre, Sanda and the
Antrim
Hills on Ireland. There are a few surprises along this part
of
the cycle and Lagg is definitely one of them. Enjoy a short
walk
down Lovers Lane to the cairn and take in this delightful southend
scenery. The road to Kildonan and Whiting Bay is hillier
although
the large seascape is well worth it with views over to the
Ayrshire and Galloway Hills and Pladda just situated off Kildonan's
shore. Kildonan is a haunt for seals and otters are making a
welcome return. Whiting Bay is 4 miles further on and is one of the
main villages on the island. Holy Isle comes into sight for
the
first time. The village has some interesting shops and places to eat
and a walk to Glenashdale Falls is highly recommended.
Day 5 - Whiting Bay to Brodick - 9 miles
 Holy Isle |
 Brodick Bay and Goatfell |
As
this is the short final stretch, perhaps the allure of Holy Isle will
take a grip. It is well worth the journey and the Buddhists
that
inhibit the island will make you most welcome. The small ferry that
takes you to the island leaves from Lamlash. The final
stretch
from Lamlash back to Brodick is 4 miles.
A full itinerary with further recommended excursions will be included with booking.
Accommodation Booking
With
this service there are no hidden costs. You pay for your accommodation
at cost price, and pay a one-off booking fee, at the same rate
regardless of the type of accommodation you have chosen.
Please
note that not all types of accommodation are available at every stage
of the cycle - you may require to select a variety
of types
for your journey. Also, due to the shortage of accommodation on the
west coast of the island, it might be the case you may have to stay at
one stage for two nights.
Below gives an indication of what you
are likely to pay for the
different accommodation types per person per night.
| Band | type of accommodation | facilities | average cost per night |
| A | Hotels,
guest houses, B&B (mostly hotels). |
en-suite | £45 - £60 |
| B | Hotels,
guest houses, B&B (mostly Guest Houses & B&B) |
en-suite | £35 - £40 |
| C | Guest Houses, B&B (mostly B&B) | shared | £30 - £35 |
The
table should be used as a guide only. Detailed costs of accommodation
booked for you will be forwarded for your approval before any payment
is requested. All accommodation establishments offered have been
visited by us to ensure a good standard.
Prices quoted are on per person basis,
based on two persons sharing a
room. Single supplements may apply.
Group
bookings : please note that it is not always possible for
large
groups to be accommodation at the same establishment. If it becomes
neccesary to split groups every effort will be made to book
establishments that are close together.
Evening meals or packed lunches are not included in the above costs.
BOOKING FEE PRICE LIST 2012
Please note that prices quoted are on per person basis.
| no. in party | 4 night stays |
| 1 | £30 |
| 2-3 | £24 |
| 4-6 | £22 |
| 7+ | £21 |
To book please e-mail : adamsonsuz@btinternet.com
Baggage Transfer
A
baggage transfer service covering the Isle of Arran. We uplift and
deliver your baggage directly to all your accommodation stops
throughout your cycling holiday Luggage should be available for
collection at
9.15am and it will be delivered to your next stop by 4.30pm at the
latest.
We offer this service to cyclists travelling around the Island.
2012 Prices
The
cost of this service up to 5 stages is £40 allowing for one item of
luggage per person not exceeding 15kg. Unfortunately there is a single
supplement of £20.
Payment for this baggage transfer can
be
by cheque made payable to S. Adamson and posted along with your booking
form to - 4 Manse Crescent, Brodick, Isle of
Arran, KA27
8AS or the form can be e-mailed and we will send an e-mail invoice to
you. Payment this way can be made by credit/debit card. Unfortunately
this method of payment will be subjected to a 3.5% charge to defray
card company charges.
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Isle of Arran
