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Rothesay to Ettrick Bay

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Overview

Meet 10am at the Discovery Centre, Rothesay, to walk via the West Island Way over the Gortans, to Port Bannatyne and the tramway to Ettrick Bay.

Saturday, 12 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 08742 64763
Nearest postcode:
PA20 0AH
what3words:
rents.huddling.simple
Start time:
10:00 am

10am at the Discovery Centre, Rothesay

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NS 03633 66415
Nearest postcode:
PA20 0QX
what3words:
landings.task.tidal
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

Finish at Ettrick Bay tearoom. Buses return to Rothesay hourly.

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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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