Lochranza to the Fairy Dell
Round the point from Lochranza's castle to a hidden dell on the shore, with Kintyre across the water.
- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Time
- 2–3 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 65 m
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About this walk
Lochranza to the Fairy Dell is an easy 8.2 km out-and-back walk with 200 m of ascent, taking 2 to 3 hours. It starts at Lochranza (grid reference NR 933 507). The start can be reached by public transport.
Lochranza sits at the head of a sea loch at the north of Arran, with a ruined castle on a spit and red deer wandering the golf course. The path follows the shore round Newton Point, where Hutton worked out the age of the earth from the rocks, to the Fairy Dell, a green hollow with a cottage above the shore. Seals and otters along the way. Return the same way.
Route
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Newton Point
Follow the shore round Newton Point to the Fairy Dell and return.
Summit
On the way
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Lochranza CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Lochranza to the Fairy Dell take?
- Most walkers take 2–3 hours for the 8.2 km route, which has 200 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Lochranza (grid reference NR 933 507). Parking by the castle and the ferry.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Ferry from Claonaig; buses round Arran from Brodick. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A rough shore path.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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