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Waymarked trails

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. 

3 ½ miles / 5.6 km

Allow 2 ½ hours

Strenuous

Strenuous

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.

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