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Red Trail


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About Red Trail

The trail winds through Brodick Castle Wood.

An ongoing programme of rhododendron clearance has opened up spectacular panoramic views across Brodick Bay.

How to get there:

Red Trail can be started from Brodick Castle Car Park in Brodick Castle Wood which is part of Arran. Brodick is the nearest town or village.

Travel northwards along the A841 from Brodick. Follow the road to Brodick Castle and the car park.

OS Grid Reference: NS 012 376
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Brodick Bay, Isle of Arran

Brodick Castle Car Park Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Sensible footwareEasy
Trail waymarking:
red
Length of trail:
3 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2 hours
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Andy Walker
Recreation Ranger
01770 302218
e-mail: andy.walker@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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What's of interest

Trail leaflets are available from the National Trust Ranger Centre at Brodick Castle.

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