Visit the Arran Outdoor Festival
August 21, 2008 on 11:04 pm | In Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Hillwalking | 1 Comment
With the summer nearly over, we all need things to look forward to … and the second annual Arran Outdoor Festival is only 4 weeks away (18-22 Sept 08). There will be a fantastic selection of guided walks, from the high peaks to coastal and forestry walks with experienced local guides. Stagecoach have laid on buses from the pier in Brodick, so be “green” by leaving your car on the mainland and you’ll also save some money on the ferry fare (only £8.95 for a return adult foot passenger).
There is also a great choice of adventure activities, including Sea Kayaking, Climbing and Gorge Walking with the Arran Adventure Company (www.arranadventure.com) who are offering a special deal for the festival of “2 for the price of 1″. If you enjoy a challenge, why not sign up for the Adventure Triathlon? This combines a 10km run, the Lamlash Splash (swim from Holy Isle to Lamlash!) and the mountain bike trailquest, which is part of the national league. Or, just pick one event!
The Safari Supper will be popular with a visit to three different eateries around Brodick, followed by an evening of “live” folk music in the Ormidale Hotel Bar. Corrie Village Hall will be the venue for the mountain film night, with epic adventure stories to inspire you. For more information, check out the festival website www.arranoutdoorfestival.co.uk. Advance bookings are essential for most events, so contact the Arran Adventure Company to book your place on 01770 302244 or by email: info@arranadventure.com.
Suzanne Sell
http://www.arranadventure.com
Working for the Arran Adventure Company. Sea kayaking sorts me out! There are some fantastic coastal locations to explore around the Isle of Arran and it has become so popular that there is a thriving new club that meets on a weekly basis.
Back in the water!
May 2, 2008 on 3:09 pm | In Canoeing | No Comments
The sun was out at the weekend and I was able to enjoy my first open canoeing session of the year. Opening my tent door in the morning, the loch was glassy calm with a still mist hanging quietly over the water. We wasted no time in getting onto the water and enjoyed a wonderful morning, gliding through the water.
It was only a day trip but it’s certainly got me looking forward to the summer. I think that I will try to escape the office and join one our our combined canoeing and hiking trips which explore the North West Highlands, or perhaps the trip which traverses the Great Glen via Loch Ness.
Choices, choices, choices. Roll on the summer!
Stevie Christie
http://www.wildernessscotland.com
Director of Wilderness Scotland & also of the Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival. Into most mountain sports, esp mountain biking, walking, climbing and sea-kayaking.
