John_Clarke
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We plan to cruise in the Clyde this summer and were wondering where there are good walks which are accessible from moorings and marinas and anchorages. We enjoy climbing mountains and level walks.
Walks in the Clyde area
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pagoda
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Countless walks in and around the Clyde. Arran for mountains - easily accessed from Lochranza, Brodick or Lamlash. Tarbert to Skipness, Campbeltown to Southend / Mull of Kintyre, Lots in Bute, Portavadie to Tighnabruaich and so on. There is some scope for a decent long walk, with the option of a bus back the way.. Look up West Coast Motors bus timetables for that. Cycle round Cumbrae?
I'm sure other people will pitch in with ideas - you should have a good time (but make sure you have wet weather walking gear) Summer up here means generally that the rain is less cold...
Graeme
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Arran would be my choice.
ProDave
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Plenty of walks here http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/argyll/
ffiill
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Great walk goes around the south end of Bute;another enjoyable walk which you can go on by mooring just north of the ferry in east Kyle.Just walk south of ferry slip and turn right up lane alongside Richard Attenboroughs farm-follow through to end of forest road and then follow down past an old farm and back close by where you are moored.There are other variations on this walk including a route across the north end of the Island.
If moored in Rothesay then take a wander up through woods towards Ardencraig where gardens are worth a look(used to live back of the gardens)and Canada Hill then over the top of Canada Hill and back down through woods into town.
If moored in Rothesay then take a wander up through woods towards Ardencraig where gardens are worth a look(used to live back of the gardens)and Canada Hill then over the top of Canada Hill and back down through woods into town.
falkirkdan
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I would suggest you just pick a marina or anchorage and take it from there. Walks galore. Serious hill climbing has got to be Arran. Choose Lochranza as has safe moorings and even if blows up when you are away boat will be safe as long as you put on chain to mooring.
John_Clarke
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Thanks for the great link. I have had a quick look and it looks as if it has the information we need. I will start searching for convenient walks.
John_Clarke
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We enjoyed Rothesay on a previous visit many years ago and visited Mountstuart by bus. Thanks for your suggestions.
John_Clarke
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We would very much like to walk up Goatfell and were thinking of leaving the boat on a mooring in Brodick but I share your concern about the wind getting up while we are away. Thanks for your suggestion about Lochranza. I will look into bus times to get from there to Brodick.
Bojangles
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I would suggest Portavadie Marina, it's located at the start of the Cowal Way http://www.cowalway.org.uk/ , but many other walks also from the marina. Plenty of wildlife, nice views, great facilities at the end of your walk. http://www.portavadiemarina.com/
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Spyro
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Goat fell is a great walk on a clear day. You will see your boat in Brodick bay from the top. Brdk is very sheltered
And only rough in an east or south east. The moorings are free and very safe, lifted and laid every year.
Good info here
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/arran/north-arran.shtml
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John_Clarke
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Portavadie Marina did not exist when we were last in the Clyde. It would be nice to see it and a good walk would be a bonus.
John_Clarke
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That sounds even better. The forecast should be accurate enough to get that right!
starboard
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Anchor on the west side of Holy Isle Arran and walk to the top of Mullach Mor, the highest point on Holy Isle. A cracking view looking back down to your boat. I have done it many times taking the path from the north to the top, about 40 minutes and then decending the track to the south and walking the coast path back to the boat....all great walk well worth the effort and not too long.
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/arran/holy-island.shtml
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=13729
I also do Goat fell by anchoring on the north side of Brodick Bay close by the castle....nice clean sand there and very good holding if you avoid the odd patch of weed. From there it is a short walk to the sawmill at Cladach and up the path to Goat fell.
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/arran/holy-island.shtml
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=13729
I also do Goat fell by anchoring on the north side of Brodick Bay close by the castle....nice clean sand there and very good holding if you avoid the odd patch of weed. From there it is a short walk to the sawmill at Cladach and up the path to Goat fell.
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AntarcticPilot
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Good hill climbing at the head of Loch Long as well; the Cobbler is a good walk, with dramatic views along the Loch. When we climbed it (a very long time ago) the torpedo testing station was still operating, and we saw several test firings from somewhere halfway up the Cobbler. I think there's a convenient anchorage at Ardgarten.
John_Clarke
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Thanks for these suggestions. I wondered if Holy Island would be good for a walk so good to have your recommendation.
John_Clarke
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Thanks for this suggestion. We would like to sail to the head of Loch Long as we have never been there and a walk with dramatic views would be a bonus. We just need the same great weather we had up in Skye last June!
