[For Nordic Walking and contact details, see end of post]
As mentioned previously, I recently had a short break on the island of Arran, which is about 10 miles off the south-west coast of Scotland. Although one of the most southerly islands in Scotland, the Highland Boundary fault splits the island in two, with Highlands in the north, and the Lowlands in the south.
Arran is very hilly, with quiet, empty glens, but you are never far from the sea. It also has about 10 villages dotted around the coast with some great restaurants and pubs supplying local produce - seafood, cheese, beef, Arran Brewery ale, and whisky from the Lochranza Distillery. It is also home to Arran Aromatics, which sells wonderful products, especially good after a days yomping on the hills.....
A great place to re-charge the batteries. Luckily, this year, the weather was exceptionally dry, so we didn't spend much time in the shops....
[View across Brodick Bay to Goat Fell, 2866ft]
[Heading for Coire Fionn Lochan. The poles are a boon as the path gets steeper.]
[Views down Glen Catacol. 2 other walkers and 2 eagles seen all day]
[Looking up Glen Rosa to Cir Mhor, and the Witches Step! Great walking country.]
[Seals basking near the road. Wildlife is very easy to spot.]
[A baby adder and walking pole. Where's Mum?]
[Deer grazing on Lochranza Golf Course]
[The Calmac ferry heads for the mainland. For all ferry details... http://www.calmac.co.uk/]
Hope you'll visit Arran some time. If you need more details, please get in touch. If you would like to try Nordic Walking in the Richmond area, do please give me a call. There are regular walks on Saturday mornings in Bushy park, and there is a Taster session on 27th May there, too.
Peter
07703-404-931
email - peternotyoung@blueyonder.co.uk
http://www.nordicwalking.co.uk/
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