The Arran is the largest island in the Firth
of Clyde
and the
seventh largest island in Scotland.
Arran and Cumbrae are both popular holiday destinations
and
served by car and passenger ferry services
from the Scottish mainland.
Arran is mountainous in its northern half.
The "Arran
Circuit" is a popular ridge walk.
The highest summit is Goat
Fell ( 2867ft, 874m )
- one
of the 4 Corbetts on Arran.
Arran has been described as "Scotland
in miniature".
The circular, level, quiet road around Cumbrae
is a pleasant cycle ride.
