The Ferry from Brodick (Arran) back to the mainland (Ardrossan)
Holy Island (in the distance) off Arran
Granite Seal!
The long, long climb from the port of Lochranza at the North of Arran
The ferry from Claonaig to Arran - Just made it!
Donald and Family on their way to camp at the '12 Apostles' get a bit stuck.
Left in the rain, surprise and Phil really struggled with his knee. Cold, wet and head wind, couldn't see what looked like promising scenery. Rain eventually cleared and be came a tail wind.
Stopped for lunch 10 miles from Claoniag, where the ferry takes you to Arran. After stuffing ourselves we realised that we only had 40 minutes to make the next ferry, major effort required and there was a major climb before the 1 mile fast descent to the ferry, made it with 30 seconds to spare, thanks to some folks in a caravan who got stuck going on to the ferry! See caravans can be a blessing!
Arran awaits us.
Phil was careful not to get sea sick, and the breath-taking mountains of Arran loomed before us. A flat section out of the small port of Lochranza turned into a 1.5 mile climb over a pass, then an exhilarating 2 mile down hill blast took us to a largely flat approach to the capital, Brodick. The inevitable 1 mile climb then took us to our B&B, which was excellent. Brian collect more malt loaf. 82 miles.
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