Brodick Isle of Arran

Brodick is the largest town on Arran, and the main ferry port. The main car/passenger ferry, Caledonian Isles, runs between Ardrossan and Brodick, about 5 trips each way per day, taking about 50 minutes. There is a smaller ferry that also runs throughout the summer named the Isle of Arran, also with a restaurant and coffee bar on board. The ferry website is www.calmac.co.uk . Map .

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At the ferry terminal is the main Island Bus Station, buses run to suit the ferries, apart from the early ferry, and run all the way round the island. Inexpensive Car hire on the Island can be made from Arran Motors based at Brodick Pier, phone 07967 587 481. Bay Garage also offer up to 8 seat mini buses for Hiking Parties, Golf Parties, or Island Tours.

Brodick has 3 hotels, a number of B&Bs and a good selection of self catering properties, a good base for holidays to explore the Island, also a popular destination for day trips.

Shopping in Brodick is the best on the Island, with a fairly large Co Op, gift shops and clothing.

At the north end of Brodick is the beach, popular for bathing and kayaking. Kayaking Tours.

By the beach is the Brodick Bowling club, and the scenic Brodick Golf Club, visitors welcome. For other popular golf courses around the island view Arran Golf.

A few hunderd yards north of Brodick, with a good path for walking, is the Arran Heritage Museum.

The top attraction on Arran is Brodick Castle, situated about 2 miles north of Brodick, with regular buses throughout the summer, and there is a good seaside walk out past the Golf Course.

Hiking from Brodick is extremely popular, especially the hike up to Goat Fell mountain. The main trail is from the Cladach Visitor Centre 2 miles north of Brodick, but there is also a trail from the north side of Brodick itself. Goat Fell Photo Tour.

For the other main attractions around the Island, view the:
Arran Click On Attractions Map

or Tour of Arran.

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