Whiting Bay Beach

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A long sweep of sand at Whiting Bay on Arran’s south-east coast, looking out to Holy Isle. Good for a low-tide wander, with cafes and the Glenashdale Falls walk close by in the village. Reached on the south coast road from the Brodick ferry.

More places to visit near Whiting Bay Beach

Glenashdale Falls

Waterfall near Whiting Bay

Dramatic two-tier waterfall on the Iorsa Water above Whiting Bay on Arran, reached by a woodland walk past Iron Age forts.

1.7 km W

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Holy Isle

Island near Lamlash

Buddhist-owned island in Lamlash Bay, with a hill climb up Mullach Mòr, St Molaise's cave and free-roaming Eriskay ponies and Soay sheep

3.4 km NE

The Library in the Woods

Attraction near Whiting Bay

A turf-roofed log cabin tucked in the woods on the path up to the Eas Mòr waterfall near Kildonan, on the Isle of Arran. Built from timber brought down in the 1998 storms, it is left open as an honesty library — shelves of books alongside drawings and notes left by walkers who have passed through.

4.2 km SW

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Kildonan Beach

Beach near Whiting Bay

Pale-sand beach on Arran's southern tip with seals and views to Pladda lighthouse and Ailsa Craig.

5 km S

North Arran

National Scenic Area near Catacol

Arran's mountain half — jagged granite ridges above the sea, with Goatfell a big draw and a coast path round the edge

10.3 km NW

Lagg Distillery

Distillery near Kilmory

Modern peated-whisky distillery at Kilmory in the south of Arran, with tours and a restaurant.

10.7 km SW