Please note the 2010 Hostel Guide states there is a shop nearby to the hostel. This is incorrect and there is no shop in Lochranza. The nearest village store is 7 miles away and closes at 5pm. There is also a supermarket 15 miles away in Brodick.
Local Attractions
Brodick Castle
Castle and Gardens overlooking Brodick Bay
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Goatfell
The Arran skyline is dominated by the jagged summits and ridges of
Goatfell and the surrounding hills
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Isle of Arran Distillers
Distillery and Visitor Centre
Lochranza, Isle of Arran KA27 8HJ
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Isle of Arran Heritage Museum
The exhibits reflect the social history, archaeology and geology of
the island
Rosaburn, Brodick KA27 8DP
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Lochranza Castle
A fine tower house, a
16th-century reconstruction of an earlier building. Located
opposite the hostel
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Island Cheese Company
Factory and shop producing cheddar and flavoured cheddars
Home Farm, Brodick, Isle of Arran
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Arran Aromatics
Factory and shop selling soaps, scented candles, bath and body
works
The Home Farm, Brodick, Isle of Arran, Scotland KA27 8DD
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Machrie Moor Stone Circles
The remains of five stone circles of Bronze Age date, one of the
most important sites of its kind in Britain
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King’s Cave
A series of natural caves in the sandstone rock
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Eating & Drinking
Lochranza Hotel
STB 3 Star Small Hotel, open daily 12.00 – 21.00
Lochranza, Isle of Arran, KA27 8HL
Tel: 01770 830 223
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Catacol Bay Hotel
Pub and Restaurant, open daily 11am–10pm
Catacol, Isle of Arran KA27 8HN
Tel: 01770 830 231
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Eagles Nest Restaurant at the Distillery
Lochranza, open daily 10am-5pm
Tel: 01770 830 264
Golf course Tearoom
Teas, Coffees, soft drinks, home baking, lights snacks
in Golf Club estate, open daily
Tel: 01770 830 273
The Sandwich Station
take-away soup and sandwiches, Mon-Fri 12-2pm
Lochranza
The Lighthouse Restaurant
Pirnmill, KA27 8HP
Tel: 01770 850240
The Isle of Arran Trails
Suitable for all
levels and abilities.
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Arran Bike Club
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We understand better than anyone the implications of
travelling with young children. That is why we are doing all we can
to make your hostelling experience memorable for all the right
reasons.
Children and families are welcome at all our hostels, although we
have highlighted a number of hostels within our network as
being “Family Hostels” as they are particularly well-suited to
travelling with and entertaining younger children.
Family hostels not only have private rooms available, many with en-suite facilities, they also carry practical items such as travel cots, high chairs, microwaves and toys. In addition there is normally a TV and games room as well as extensive private gardens on site where the kids can let off some steam. Close to great attractions and activities, these family hostels offer a great base from which to explore the area. Our helpful staff are a great source of knowledge on places to visit and things to see and do.
Hostelling is a very friendly and relaxed way to travel and our ethos actively involves children.
Paragliding
Learn to fly on the
beautiful Isle of Arran. Over 30 flying sites suitable for both
beginners and experts.
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Quad Biking
The Arran Quad Centre offers a
wide and diverse range of quad biking activities focussing on
safety, fun, and Learning
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Helicopter Tours
Short tours around Arran.
Tours vary from a 10-minute tour up to a 35-minute full coastal
circuit of the Island.
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Arran Adventure
Cycling
Real mountains, lovely
scenery, mostly quiet roads
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Horse riding
A small family run livery on
the Island of Arran.
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Cock of Arran
Splendid coastal walk taking
you round the beautiful north end of The Isle of Arran.
Distance: 12km/7.5miles, Duration: 4hrs, Height Gain: 40 metres/132
feet
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Glenashdale Falls
One of Arran's most
beautiful landmarks, Glenashdale Falls.
Distance: 4km/2.5miles, Duration: 2hrs, Height Gain: 50 metres/165
feet
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Longer Walks
Isle of Arran Coastal Way
The Isle of
Arran Way is a circular walk around the Isle of Arran with two
inland options.
Distance: 104km/65 miles, Duration: 7days Height Gain: 300
metres/990 feet
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Mountain Walks
Goat Fell, Isle of Arran
A challenging
ascent of the highest peak on the Isle of Arran, Goatfell.
Distance: 33km/20.6miles, Duration: 6hrs, Height Gain: 875
metres/2887.5 feet
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Disclaimer: All walking routes are hosted on external sites, therefore SYHA can hold no responsibility towards their accuracy. SYHA would also like to acknowledge the British Mountaineering Council Participation Statement: "The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions".
Common seal, hen harrier, red squirrel, red deer, badger, red grouse, barn owl, sea otter, dolphin and basking shark in the summer. There are also Golden Eagles nesting in Lochranza.
Arran Forests
Arran’s forests offer the
chance to combine varied wildlife watching with spectacular views,
walking and ancient history
Kilmory, South Arran
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Karolina, Staff Member
"Stags mating season is something not to be missed at Lochranza"
