Visit the Arran Outdoor Festival
August 21, 2008 on 11:04 pm | In Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Hillwalking |
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.
June 18th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
The 2009 Arran Outdoor festival takes place on
18 September 2009 until 21 September 2009
Walk the hills with experienced, local and qualified guides, either high in the mountains, special interest walks in the lower hills and glens or sections of the stunning Arran Coastal Way. Why not walk around Holy Isle with a local guide?
Learn about the history, geology, flora and fauna of this beautiful Island. Alternatively, choose a sea kayaking tour and experience Arran from a different perspective with qualified guides and instructors.
Why not combine the National Trailquest mountain bike orienteering event, Lamlash splash and Arran Runners 10km off road run event into a triathlon- or pick just one!
We also have great ‘time out’ events too, including carefully chosen films that suit the outdoor enthusiast.These will be shown at the New Lamlash Theatre on the 18th and we have an evening with a guest speaker, broadcaster Patrick Winterton on the 19th September.
This exciting programme of events has something for everyone, from commited outdoor enthusiasts to interested beginners and it’s for all ages and abilities.