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Isle of Arran Guided Walking

Isle of Arran Guided Walking

Guided Walking Holidays in Scottish Islands

5 nights

Jun, Sep

1 walk

Grades 2 & 5

114kg CO2

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Often described as ‘Scotland in miniature’, the Isle of Arran is an enchanting landscape of majestic mountains and incredible coastline scattered with relics and ruins from its rich past. Our walks cover the full range of scenery and take in plenty of landmarks along the way. This includes the 13th century Brodick Castle, Machrie Moor’s ancient standing stones, the Neolithic tombs known as the Giant's Graves, plus the chance to conquer Goatfell, Arran’s highest peak. You’ll also stay at the Kinloch Hotel, a cosy sea-facing spot for savouring delicious local cuisine, sampling beer and whisky from Arran’s very own brewery and distilleries and relaxing in the hotel’s spa.

What You’ll Love

Climbing some of Arran’s spectacular mountains
Spotting Scotland’s Big 5 - golden eagle, red deer, seals, otter and red squirrel
Visiting the 4000-year-old Machrie Moor standing stones
Conquering Goatfell, the highest point on the island
Making use of the hotel’s excellent spa facilities
The choice of two walks a day – one easier and one more challenging

What's Included

Comfortable en-suite rooms in our partner accommodation(s)
Cooked or continental breakfast every morning
Daily packed lunches
Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee
Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays Leader
All transport to and from walks where necessary

Trip Suitability

Your fitness

Having a solid base of fitness before your holiday will ensure you've the best chance of completing the holiday and enjoying it to boot. Here's a few simple tips to help you get fit and ready for your challenge:

Get out walking - whatever the weather, get out there, and start building your fitness months before your holiday
Build your distance gradually and get a number of 6-8hr hill days in
Ideally, try and do two consecutive days training if possible
Take the stairs every time
Train on different terrain
Train with your day pack and your walking boots too, to ensure they're well worn in before your holiday
Other sports help improve your walking fitness too. The best ones are jogging, cycling, swimming, which will build your stamina, and yoga which will help strengthen your core and improve balance
Time training will help ensure you enjoy your holiday to the max.

Itinerary

All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.

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You’re welcome to check in at the Kinloch Hotel from 2pm on the day of arrival. Your HF Holidays Leaders will be on hand from 6:30pm to give you a warm welcome and quick introduction to the days ahead before dinner.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. Check-out is at 10am.

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Daily Walk Options

Easier Walks

Good paths but walks are a bit longer. Some walks, particularly in mountain areas, may have sections over rough or steeper terrain.

Harder Walks

Good fitness and stamina required. Expect rocky terrain with sustained ascents and descents. Walks may include high summits and ridges.

Accommodation

Kinloch Hotel

Located in Blackwaterfoot on Arran's tranquil western side, the 3-star Kinloch Hotel has been run by the Crawford family since 1954. With an enviable seafront setting, it puts some of the island’s best beaches and coastal paths within walking distance. Rooms all come with en-suite bathrooms, hairdryer, free tea and coffee making facilities, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and local Arran Aromatics toiletries. When it’s time to refuel, the restaurant features local produce, including Kilbrannan Sound seafood and Arran Dairies ice cream. Guests can also make use of an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, and snooker room. Public bus stops are located outside the hotel, and free onsite car parking is also available, with access to electric car charging points.

More Information

Walks may be changed for safety reasons and are subject to a maximum and minimum number of guests.

Leaders always consider the safety of the group as a whole, and may need to alter or curtail the walk if the conditions dictate. Your leader may refuse to accept a guest where clothing, equipment or behaviour is unsuitable. In the event of a problem all leaders carry a mobile phone, first aid kit, group shelter, spare maps and a compass.

Please note: If you choose to leave the group your leader is no longer responsible for you.

If you have a particular health condition or disability please put this on your guest registration form. This information will be confidential to your leaders and the house manager, but leaders do need to take account of any issues when planning walks. Please carry a copy of these trip notes with you, or note down the contact phone number for your accommodation (details in the travel section) should you need them in case of emergency.

The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next.  To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.  

Essentials 

Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip 
Waterproof and windproof jacket
Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable) 
Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
Waterproof overtrousers 
Gloves and a warm hat
Rucksack with waterproof liner
Flask for hot drinks  
Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity) 
Sunscreen 
UV sunglasses

For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:

spare warm clothing
spare high energy food
head torch and spare batteries
please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+

Recommended 

Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve) 
Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters 
First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent
Sit mat  
Waterproof pouch for valuables 
Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace) 
Wallet/purse 
Camera
Walking poles

Carbon Footprint - 114kg CO2

We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.

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Itinerary: 5 Nights - Itinerary

Trip Type: Guided Walking Holidays

All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take an alternative route, or vary the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.

All holidays are subject to availability. Supplements may apply.

Mon 14 Sep – Sat 19 Sep 2026

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Members

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020 3974 8865

Non-members

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020 3974 8865

Single Price - Land Only

Members

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020 3974 8865

Non-members

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020 3974 8865

Single Supplement

Members

Call to Enquire

020 3974 8865

Non-members

Call to Enquire

020 3974 8865

Itinerary: 5 Nights - Itinerary

Trip Type: Guided Walking Holidays

All holidays are subject to availability. Supplements may apply.

Isle of Arran Guided Walking

What You’ll Love

What's Included

Trip Suitability

Itinerary

Daily Walk Options