What you get on this adventure: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area 6-day women-only Isle of Arran walking tour Accommodation for 5 nights in Dunvegan House (solo occupancy, but can be shared and the price decreases) Breakfasts from Day 2 to Day 6 Packed lunches on 5 days Dinner on Day 1 Local travel required for walks What’s not included: Transportation to Arran Evening meals in local restaurant after the first night (your guide will organize to eat as a group, budget approximately £25 per meal, drink included) Guide gratuities — optional Travel and medical insurance — optional

How fit do I need to be?

While these Isle of Arran walking holidays are beginner-friendly and do not require any previous hiking experience, a basic level of fitness is still a must. You’ll walk between 5 to 8 miles per day (8-13 km)—you can find detailed day-by-day distances and elevation gains in the itinerary. Some footpaths may be uneven, but generally it’s easy terrain to navigate. There are some hills which will be walked at a very steady pace with time to admire the views. For more adventures in Scotland, click here ! Looking to discover more women-only trips? Discover them here !

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Day pack large enough to carry all the items you might need throughout the day Hiking poles — optional Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Lightweight hiking boots or shoes Comfortable hiking clothes Spare clothes for layering Waterproof rain jacket Sunhat Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses Camera — optional (but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?

While wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, the Isle of Arran is rich in diverse habitats that support a variety of wildlife. An experienced guide will take you to areas where you have the best chances of seeing animals such as otters, seals, squirrels, and possibly even golden eagles. The natural beauty of the island itself, combined with the potential for wildlife encounters, makes every walk a memorable experience!

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing These Isle of Arran walking holidays are women-only. The usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. The price of the tour is based on solo occupancy at the Dunvegan House. If you choose to share a room with a partner/friend, the price of the tour goes down by $150—you can choose this upon checkout. Please note that if Dunvegan House is full, your guides will choose a neighboring hotel. Isle of Arran walking holidays can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join these Isle of Arran walking holidays on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The Isle of Arran is just southwest of Glasgow, so to get there, it’s best to first fly into Glasgow Airport (GLA) . Then you can board a train to reach Ardrossan Harbour—trains run from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour every hour or so. The journey takes around 50 minutes and it’s very cheap to reach Ardrossan by train! Once in Ardrossan Harbour, you can either get on the ferry by foot or you can go with your car—in this case, make sure to book well in advance. Alternatively, you can park your car at the port. The ferry will take you on a 55-minute ride to Brodick, the starting point of your trip. Make sure to arrive by 3 pm for a check-in and orientation guide on Day 1 of the tour.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , we partnered up with Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner ! Redpoint tailors their insurance packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s insurance. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

ISLE OF ARRAN | SCOTLAND

Women’s-Only Walking Holidays on Isle of Arran, Scotland

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Season

May through June

Duration

6 days

Accommodation

Charming Dunvegan House

Difficulty

Guides

Jo Bird, Walking Women

Questions, additional dates, private groups

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From $1,300 () / 6 days

Intro
Itinerary
Brochure
Guides
Accommodation
Reviews
Things to know

Scotland is full of wonderful remote places where you don’t have to worry about crowds. And the Isle of Arran, just southwest of Glasgow, is one of the most accessible of Scottish islands—but still offers a restorative retreat! Come join us on our 6-day, women’s only walking tour through Arran, a charming island that has a little bit of everything: a dramatic mountain range, gentle fields, lush woodlands, lovely beaches, and incredible castles. The fauna and flora are equally as stunning—Arran is teeming with wildlife, including golden eagles, otters, seals, and squirrels, and we’ll go there in the spring, just in time to see the gorgeous wildflowers. With like-minded women around you, this adventure will be one to remember!

Adventure highlights

Stunning varied views

Spectacular castles, waterfalls, mountains, forests, beaches… The isle of Arran has it all
Lovely guesthouse over Brodick Bay

Our base will be Dunvegan House, a guesthouse overlooking the Brodick Bay and the mountain ridge of Goatfell
Spotting wildlife

There’s a high chance of spotting Arran’s wildlife, including otters, seals, golden eagles, and squirrels

Itinerary

Welcome to the isle of Arran, one of Scotland’s most accessible islands, just southwest of Glasgow! With only 5,000 inhabitants, it’s still relatively remote and it’s not crowded. So if you’re looking for a relaxing holiday with awe-inspiring views while simultaneously avoiding lots of people on trails, this 6-day adventure is for you! This all-women trip includes accommodation, breakfasts, necessary transfers, and expert guidance by an experienced guide.

Welcome to Brodick on the Isle of Arran! Check-in at the hotel is possible from 3pm onwards, so make your travel arrangements accordingly. The guide will be there at around 5:15pm, meet everyone at Dunvegan House, and have a briefing at 6:15pm, followed by a welcome dinner together at a local restaurant. Brodick is lovely to wander around, take in the sights, and to explore various shops.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Dunvegan House
We will walk along the shoreline of Brodick Bay to Cladach and then inland through the beautiful grounds of Brodick Castle. We will look out for red squirrels (though they are elusive!) and then make our way back towards Brodick. This is a gentle start to the holiday although there is a short but steepish footpath within the castle grounds to see a pretty waterfall.

Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: 9 km / 5 miles
Elevation gain: 200 m / 660 ft
Accommodation: Dunvegan House
This is a fine walk from Brodick up through woods to a viewing point of Goatfell, then across the road to walk along the Claughlands Hills path to the Dun Fionn hill fort from where there are great views over Lamlash Bay to Holy Island. We then descend down to Lamlash for some refreshments and a bus back to Brodick.

Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: 12 km / 7.5 miles
Elevation gain: 350 m / 1,150 ft
Accommodation: Dunvegan House
Today we’ll have a relaxing day with a later start to catch the bus to the south-east of the island and Kildonan. We will both explore the lovely beach area which has a large seal colony and where occasionally otters can be seen! The views out to sea are very atmospheric, looking out onto the islands of Pladda and Ailsa Craig. We will also walk just inland through the woods to the Eas Mor waterfall. We finish at the Kildonan Hotel for a cuppa or pint before catching the bus back!

Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: 7.5 km / 4.5 miles
Elevation gain: 123 m / 405 ft
Accommodation: Dunvegan House
We use transport to travel to the wild and mountainous north of the island, it’s a wonderful journey with views of the coast and the goatfell mountains. We will briefly go into the ruins of the small ancient castle and then walk around Lochranza Bay on quiet lanes. We then follow the coastal path north-east round Newton Point to the Fairy Dell and then turn briefly inland climbing a short but steep ascent and walk back along The Whins. We follow the path up Glen Chalmadale for a short way before joining the road and descending to the whisky distillery for refreshments. There will be possible sightings of golden eagles! At the end of our walk, we’ll take a bus back to Brodick!

Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: 10 km / 6 miles
Elevation gain: 200 m / 660 ft
Accommodation: Dunvegan House
After our final breakfast at the lovely Dunvegan House, our adventure comes to an end. If you’d like to keep on exploring the area, just ask us for some recommendations!

Meals: Breakfast

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Meet your guides

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Jo Bird

Although a born Londoner, Jo has lived in Yorkshire since her mid 20s. She feels very lucky to have wild and beautiful countryside on her doorstep, and easy access to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and all the other wonderful places for walking in the north. Jo loves to walk wherever she goes, and finds it the best way to see a new place and meet new people. She enjoys organizing walks and turning them into fun and interesting days! Apart from exploring her surroundings on foot, she’s also done some wonderful walking abroad, including Nepal and New Zealand, which she lists as her highlights.

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Walking Women

Sisters Sara and Ginny, the owners of Walking Women, are passionate about sharing their love for walking and having fantastic experiences with friends and family. Walking Women’s mission is to provide a safe space for women to explore and venture together. Their focus is always on supporting local communities and prioritizing women-led businesses as their partners and suppliers.

Accommodation

Dunvegan House

Dunvegan Guest House is ideally located within the village of Brodick on the Isle of Arran, just a short walk from the ferry and the heart of the village. Dunvegan House is a traditional sandstone building that has been tastefully renovated and decorated throughout to create a spacious four-star licensed guest house offering guests breakfast and dinner.

This charming guest house features 9 ensuite rooms, all of them decorated to the very highest standards. As this trip is welcoming to solo travelers, the price is based on solo occupancy—however, you can share it with your partner/friend, and the price will be lower!

Please note that if Dunvegan House is full, your guides will choose a neighboring hotel.

5.00 (4 reviews)

Joann Poinelli (source: Google Reviews)

this group is wonderful. I’ve gone on two of their tours and enjoyed both of them because of the groups on the tours and the care and support that the tour company takes for each of its tours.

Meriem adib (source: Google Reviews)

I have been on a few adventures with WW and highly recommend them. I’ve had brilliant experiences. There is something very special about a group of random women meeting up to walk and discover new things together. Each time the groups have been mixed, warm and inviting. The guides have always been excellent. I’ve been cross country skiing, hill climbing and rambling. Each time I have come back highly inspired. A brilliant company and a wonderful way to ‘build memories’ and enjoy life.

Carolyn Hallam (source: Google Reviews)

A wonderful holiday with walking women, I wouldn’t hesitate to go again. Extremely well organised from start to finish.

Lyn Romeo (source: Google Reviews)

I have throughly enjoyed my holidays with Walking Women ! Well organised and responsive and always lovely warm and inclusive groups. The fab accommodation and wonderful places ensure that I will be booking regular trips with them

Things to know

What you get on this adventure:
- - An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 6-day women-only Isle of Arran walking tour
  - Accommodation for 5 nights in Dunvegan House (solo occupancy, but can be shared and the price decreases)
  - Breakfasts from Day 2 to Day 6
  - Packed lunches on 5 days
  - Dinner on Day 1
  - Local travel required for walks
What’s not included:
- - Transportation to Arran
  - Evening meals in local restaurant after the first night (your guide will organize to eat as a group, budget approximately £25 per meal, drink included)
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Travel and medical insurance — optional
While these Isle of Arran walking holidays are beginner-friendly and do not require any previous hiking experience, a basic level of fitness is still a must. You’ll walk between 5 to 8 miles per day (8-13 km)—you can find detailed day-by-day distances and elevation gains in the itinerary. Some footpaths may be uneven, but generally it’s easy terrain to navigate. There are some hills which will be walked at a very steady pace with time to admire the views.

For more adventures in Scotland, click here! Looking to discover more women-only trips? Discover them here!
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Day pack large enough to carry all the items you might need throughout the day
  - Hiking poles — optional
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
  - Comfortable hiking clothes
  - Spare clothes for layering
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Sunhat
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
While wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, the Isle of Arran is rich in diverse habitats that support a variety of wildlife. An experienced guide will take you to areas where you have the best chances of seeing animals such as otters, seals, squirrels, and possibly even golden eagles. The natural beauty of the island itself, combined with the potential for wildlife encounters, makes every walk a memorable experience!
Group sizes and pricing
- - These Isle of Arran walking holidays are women-only.
  - The usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1.
  - The price of the tour is based on solo occupancy at the Dunvegan House. If you choose to share a room with a partner/friend, the price of the tour goes down by $150—you can choose this upon checkout. Please note that if Dunvegan House is full, your guides will choose a neighboring hotel.
Isle of Arran walking holidays can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join these Isle of Arran walking holidays on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The Isle of Arran is just southwest of Glasgow, so to get there, it’s best to first fly into Glasgow Airport (GLA). Then you can board a train to reach Ardrossan Harbour—trains run from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour every hour or so. The journey takes around 50 minutes and it’s very cheap to reach Ardrossan by train!

Once in Ardrossan Harbour, you can either get on the ferry by foot or you can go with your car—in this case, make sure to book well in advance. Alternatively, you can park your car at the port. The ferry will take you on a 55-minute ride to Brodick, the starting point of your trip.

Make sure to arrive by 3 pm for a check-in and orientation guide on Day 1 of the tour.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, we partnered up with Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their insurance packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s insurance. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits

You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-89 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 60-89 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Super Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.