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Isle of Bute Group

We are the Isle of Bute Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Walking from Ettrick Bay via Drumachloy, Achavoulag and Scarrel, this walk is over farm tracks with views over Ettrick Bay from the ridge, and returns to Ettrick Bay tearooms. Some rock art may be seen along the way. Some easy hills, may be muddy.

Saturday, 25 January 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 08827 64716
Nearest postcode:
PA20 0BT
what3words:
tedious.princely.will
Start time:
9:45 am

09.45am bus north from Guildford Square (leader will join bus at Port Bannatyne). Return by public transport hourly from Ettrick Bay

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking