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1 Brodick Shore Lodge

2 Things to do in the area Shore Lodge bunkhouse is located on Arran within the grounds of Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park the only island country park in Britain. Set against a stunning backdrop of mountain peaks and forested slopes, this comfortable bunkhouse is owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Brodick Castle dates back many centuries, although the building today is mainly Victorian in style. The woodland garden is renowned for its impressive collection of rhododendrons, and the country park features waterfalls and woodland walks. Beyond the Brodick estate, the Trust also cares for Goat Fell, Arran s highest mountain at 874m, and Glen Rosa. Both of these can be accessed by foot from Shore Lodge. Explore Brodick Castle Kayak around the coast Shore Lodge is perfect for large groups of friends or walking clubs, and is ideally positioned for access to the country park, the coast and the mountains. Sample the local produce Climb Goat Fell Stroll along the sandy beaches

Accommodation Outdoor activities Parking and transport

4 bedrooms with bunk beds (2 two-bedded, 1 four-bedded and

wood-burning stove Two sets of WCs and showers Drying room

only Please contact the Holidays Department for seasonal

Cycling Guided tours Walking There are a wide variety of

doorstep to gentle nature trails on forestry tracks, and of

They offer many varied events and guided walks, from

offers a tremendous variety of walks from the near-munro

There is a small car park at Shore Lodge that holds up to 4

If travelling by car, we recommend booking with Caledonian

4 Accommodation Outdoor activities Parking and transport Shore Lodge accommodates up to 14 people. 4 bedrooms with bunk beds (2 two-bedded, 1 four-bedded and 1 six-bedded) Fully equipped kitchen Sitting room with wood-burning stove Two sets of WCs and showers Drying room Electric central heating Wi-Fi Available Mon Fri & Fri Mon only Please contact the Holidays Department for seasonal prices: Price includes bed linen. Cycling Guided tours Walking There are a wide variety of routes all over the island, from the Balmoral Ride on your doorstep to gentle nature trails on forestry tracks, and of course the tougher String road across the centre of the island. For the enthusiastic, the 57-mile route around Arran offers fantastic views. Make the most of the NTS staff s expertise during your stay. They offer many varied events and guided walks, from painting tours of the castle to Land Rover safaris, rockpooling or garden walks. Arran is often described as Scotland in miniature and offers a tremendous variety of walks from the near-munro peak of Goat Fell to coastal paths and glens. There is a small car park at Shore Lodge that holds up to 4 vehicles. If travelling by car, we recommend booking with Caledonian MacBrayne as soon as possible. CalMac ferries run from Ardrossan to Brodick A bus (# 324) leaves the ferry terminal after every boat and stops at the entrance to Shore Lodge The nearest train station is at Ardrossan Harbour with a direct service to Glasgow

Torridon Inverness Kintail & Morvich Aberdeen Further information Fort William Mar Lodge

delighted to offer environmental education and guided walks for all ages.

woodlands, geology, footpath management and archaeology please contact them for more

Brodick Ayr Contact details Dumfries Arran Ranger Service, Brodick Castle, Garden & Country

5 Torridon Inverness Kintail & Morvich Aberdeen Further information Fort William Mar Lodge Estate Brodick Country Park has over 10 miles of way-marked trails and is right on your doorstep. The estate is home to a wealth of wildlife, from red squirrels and otters to owls, golden eagles and hen harriers. Oban Perth Dundee Ben Lomond Stirling Glasgow Edinburgh The Arran Ranger Service is delighted to offer environmental education and guided walks for all ages. They are also happy to give talks on a wide range of subjects, including the seashore, woodlands, geology, footpath management and archaeology please contact them for more information. Brodick Ayr Contact details Dumfries Arran Ranger Service, Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park, Isle of Arran KA27 8HY Tel: goatfell@nts.org.uk Web: To make a booking or check availability, please telephone the Holidays Department on The National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is a charity registered in Scotland, Charity Number SC Bunkhouse (NTS)

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