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An essential guidebook to the Annapurna region; the most popular trekking area in Nepal and a magnet for those who love mountains. Walking on Arran describes 14 treks, such as the classic Annapurna Circuit, as well as introducing routes in Mustang, Damodar and Nar-Phu. Walking on Arran gives comprehensive background information on trekking seasons and the different style options open to visitors, as well as details of all the essential items to take and recommendations on how to make the most of your trip. Annapurna is not defined by one single soaring summit; rather it is a vast massif of a series of multiple peaks and spires. These mountains dominate the landscape and provide an abundance of exciting trails and many different areas for trekking, including some suitable for all abilities (with easy options in the foothills).
Introduction
Getting to Arran
Getting around the island
Finding your bearings
A geology classroom
A turbulent history
Land ownership and access
Island animals
Island plants
Accommodation
Food and drink
Maps
The walks
Tourist information
Emergency services
The walks
Walk 1 Goatfell and Brodick
Walk 2 Brodick Castle and Country Park
Walk 3 Brodick and the Clauchland Hills
Walk 4 Sithein and Glen Cloy
Walk 5 Lamlash and the Clauchland Hills
Walk 6 Sithein and The Ross
Walk 7 Lamlash to Brodick
Walk 8 Holy Isle from Lamlash
Walk 9 Tighvein and Monamore Glen
Walk 10 Glenashdale and Urie Loch
Walk 11 Glenashdale Falls and Giants’ Graves
Walk 12 Lamlash and Kingscross
Walk 13 Eas Mòr and Loch Garbad
Walk 14 Lagg to Kildonan coastal walk
Walk 15 Kilmory forest circuit
Walk 16 Sliddery and Cnocan Donn
Walk 17 Tighvein and Glenscorrodale
Walk 18 The Ross and Cnoc a’ Chapuill
Walk 19 Shiskine and Clauchan Glen
Walk 20 Balmichael and Ard Bheinn
Walk 21 The String and Beinn Bhreac
Walk 22 Blackwaterfoot and King’s Cave
Walk 23 Machrie Moor Stone Circles
Walk 24 Dougarie and Beinn Nuis
Walk 25 Dougarie and Sail Chalmadale
Walk 26 Circuit of Glen Iorsa
Walk 27 Imachar and Mullach Buidhe
Walk 28 Pirnmill and Mullach Buidhe
Walk 29 Coire-Fhionn Lochan
Walk 30 Catacol and Meall nan Damh
Walk 31 Catacol and Beinn Bhreac
Walk 32 Catacol and Beinn Tarsuinn
Walk 33 Lochranza and Meall Mòr
Walk 34 Gleann Easan Biorach
Walk 35 Lochranza and the Cock of Arran
Walk 36 Lochranza and Sail an Im
Walk 37 Sannox and Fionn Bhealach
Walk 38 North Glen Sannox Horseshoe
Walk 39 Glen Sannox Horseshoe
Walk 40 Glen Sannox to Glen Rosa
Walk 41 Sannox, Goatfell and Corrie
Walk 42 Glen Rosa and Beinn Tarsuinn
Walk 43 Western Glen Rosa
Walk 44 Eastern Glen Rosa
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Arran Coastal Way
Appendix C Useful contacts
Appendix D Gaelic/English glossary
Paddy Dillon is a prolific outdoor writer with over 70 guidebooks to his name, and contributions to 30 other publications. Paddy lives near the Lake District and has walked in every county in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. He enjoys simple day walks, challenging long-distance walks, and is a dedicated island-hopper. He has led guided walks and walked extensively in Europe, as well as in Nepal, Tibet, Korea, Africa and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the United States.
