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Glenrickard

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Start exploring Arran, with cairns, standing stones and lots of red squirrels

Start exploring Arran here – it’s the closest woodland to the Brodick ferry and easily accessible by foot. Like the rest of the island, the forest is rich in archaeological remains with several chambered cairns, standing stones and an Iron Age hill fort. There are superb views of Goatfell and a healthy population of red squirrels – you might see them scampering up a tree or foraging on the forest floor.

Walking trails

Walking

Clauchland Hills Trail

Climb up to the rugged crest of Clauchland Hills for stunning panoramic views of Holy Isle and Brodick Bay. Return via the chambered cairns of Dunan Mor and Dunan Beag. 

Long steep slopes for up to half a mile. Uneven grassy and earthy surface for long stretches, with narrow and potentially muddy sections. Includes a road crossing from car park.

Strenuous trail grade icon grade icon
3 ½ miles / 5.6 km

Allow 2 ½ hours

Facilities and access

Ancient monument
Ancient monument
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Walking
Walking
Parking
Parking
Picnic area
Picnic area

The nearest public toilets and eating places are in Brodick and Lamlash.

Car parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates.

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Getting here

Travel by ferry from Ardrossan in North Ayrshire to Brodick and then follow the A841 south for 1¾ miles (2.8 km). Cnoc na Dail car park is on the right, at grid reference NS 018 333.

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Nearest postcode: KA27 8BJ, about a mile from Brodick.

Public transport

Buses stop in Brodick and Lamlash. See Traveline Scotland for timetables.

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0300 067 6900 (option 2)
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Nearby forests

Drooping conifer branch

Burnside trails, gentle waterfalls, and a climb to lonely Urie Loch

Facilities and activities
Ancient monument
Ancient monument
Cycling
Cycling
Walking
Walking
Parking
Parking
Distance from 'Dyemill': 2.18 miles
Drooping conifer branch

Explore the castle grounds and forests with views over Brodick Bay

Facilities and activities
Cycling
Cycling
Mountain access
Mountain access
Walking
Walking
Parking
Parking
Distance from 'Brodick Castle': 2.69 miles
Drooping conifer branch

A waterfall, a peaceful loch and lots of prehistoric sites

Facilities and activities
Ancient monument
Ancient monument
Cycling
Cycling
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Walking
Walking
Distance from 'South End': 5.24 miles