4 days in Arran walking (pic heavy)

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JAG009

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As the title says just back from Arran ,me and coln18 spent 4 days walking some of the Arran coastal route ,the walking was great and the camp spots could not have been more scenic ,and the wildlife was stunning
If you have not been to Arran i would recommend it
Here are some pics hope you enjoy

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The walk along the coast to get to goat fell
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Heading up goat fell
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Getting nearer the top of Goat fell the cloud was covering the summit
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The ridge below the summit
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The island is littered with caves some of which are huge as you will see in some of the other pics
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Laggen cottage which is in the middle of nowhere
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Some of the many standing stones and stone circles
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Cheers

Jason

Col might put some more pics soon
 

The Cumbrian

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That looks great.

I went climbing on Arran years ago, and then we had a spin around the island seeing some of the sights. It's very beautiful, and a good alternative to the Highlands if the weather's too bad up there.

Cheers, Michael.
 

Gill

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Great pics Jason , I have been In love with Arran since i was a wee boy and love walking the hills the views are breathtaking ,I still get excited going on the ferry!I have been pining for a wee trip as i have not had my fix for a few months ,it is very easy to reach for me a short car journey then onto the ferry.You now know how my wee lad got his name;) BTW what is the tarps you and Col are using ?
 

JAG009

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Great pics Jason , I have been In love with Arran since i was a wee boy and love walking the hills the views are breathtaking ,I still get excited going on the ferry!I have been pining for a wee trip as i have not had my fix for a few months ,it is very easy to reach for me a short car journey then onto the ferry.You now know how my wee lad got his name;) BTW what is the tarps you and Col are using ?

Its the first time i have been there since i was a boy ,but i will be making it over more often
And the shelters are MLD
Heres a link http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...jZorwYHUhrghMatpg&sig2=uJlk-6-xEvlM71Svb7rumg
 
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swotty

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Barn Owl

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Arran is magic,so are any of the islands mind.

Btw, if yous is needing some decent gear instead o' thon' teabag like sacs and tarps,I'll swap my canvas stuff, nae probs'.;)
 

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