Arran Geopark Events

Learn about the James Hutton, ‘father of modern geology’, and how this beautiful coastal landscape changed our understanding of the Earth.

Pay what you can (a suggested donation is £10 per person).

Walk length: 3.5 km / 2.5 miles

Approx. duration: 3 hours

Terrain: road, surfaced path and rocky beach; paths may be wet in places and rocks may be very slippery.

Waterproofs are essential; please wear grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark walks.

Explore archaeological sites, understand sea-level change, and go back to a time when Europe and North America were drifting apart.

Pay what you can (a suggested donation is £10 per person).

Walk length: 6 km / 4 miles
Approx. duration: 3½ hours
Terrain: track, path and uneven rocky shoreline; rocks may be very slippery.

Waterproofs are essential; please wear grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark walks.

Venture into the glacial landscape of Glen Sannox, learn about Arran's industrial heritage, and find evidence of sea-level change.

Pay what you can (a suggested donation is £10 per person).

Walk length: 4 km / 3 miles
Approx. duration: 3 hours
Terrain: road, surfaced path and farm land; paths may be wet in places and rocks may be very slippery.

Waterproofs are essential; as are grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark guided walks.

Scramble along Corrie’s scenic shoreline through 100 million years of geological time – when Arran drifted across the equator.

Pay what you can (a suggested donation is £10 per person).

Walk length: 3 km / 2 miles
Approx. duration: 3 hours
Terrain: road, surfaced path and rocky beach; paths may be wet in places and rocks may be very slippery.

Waterproofs are essential; as are grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark guided walks.

Learn about the James Hutton, ‘father of modern geology’, and how this beautiful coastal landscape changed our understanding of the Earth.

Pay what you can (a suggested donation is £10 per person).

Walk length: 3 km / 2 miles

Approx. duration: 2½ hours

Terrain: road, surfaced path and rocky beach; paths may be wet in places and rocks may be very slippery.

Waterproofs are essential; please wear grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark walks.

Explore a dramatic period in Arran’s past, discover evidence of prehistoric beasts and spot modern day wildlife too!

Walk length: 6 km / 4 miles
Approx. duration: 3½ hours
Terrain: road, track, path and uneven rocky shoreline; rocks may be very slippery and ground may be wet underfoot.

Waterproofs are essential; please wear grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark walks.

Explore archaeological sites, understand sea-level change, and go back to a time when Europe and North America were drifting apart.

Pay what you can (a suggested donation is £10 per person).

Walk length: 6 km / 4 miles
Approx. duration: 4 hours
Terrain: track, path and uneven rocky shoreline; rocks may be very slippery.

Waterproofs are essential; please wear grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark walks.

Scramble along Corrie’s scenic shoreline through 100 million years of geological time – when Arran drifted across the equator.

Pay what you can (a suggested donation is £10 per person).

Walk length: 3 km / 2 miles
Approx. duration: 2½ hours
Terrain: road, surfaced path and rocky beach; paths may be wet in places and rocks may be very slippery.

Waterproofs are essential; as are grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark guided walks.

Learn about the James Hutton, ‘father of modern geology’, and how this beautiful coastal landscape changed our understanding of the Earth.

Pay what you can (a suggested donation is £10 per person).

Walk length: 3 km / 2 miles

Approx. duration: 2½ hours

Terrain: road, surfaced path and rocky beach; paths may be wet in places and rocks may be very slippery.

Waterproofs are essential; please wear grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark walks.

With Arran Ranger Service. Spot wildlife, find evidence of prehistoric beasts, and learn about the island's geological history.

Walk length: 6 km / 4 miles
Approx. duration: 3½ hours
Terrain: road, track, path and uneven rocky shoreline; rocks may be very slippery and ground may be wet underfoot.

Waterproofs are essential; please wear grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark walks.

Explore archaeological sites, understand sea-level change, and go back to a time when Europe and North America were drifting apart.

Pay what you can (a suggested donation is £10 per person).

Walk length: 6 km / 4 miles
Approx. duration: 3½ hours
Terrain: track, path and uneven rocky shoreline; rocks may be very slippery.

Waterproofs are essential; please wear grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark walks.

Scramble along Corrie’s scenic shoreline through 100 million years of geological time – when Arran drifted across the equator.

Pay what you can (a suggested donation is £10 per person).

Walk length: 3 km / 2 miles
Approx. duration: 2½ hours
Terrain: road, surfaced path and rocky beach; paths may be wet in places and rocks may be very slippery.

Waterproofs are essential; as are grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark guided walks.

Learn about the ‘father of modern geology’ and how this beautiful coastal landscape changed our understanding of the Earth.

Pay what you can (a suggested donation is £10 per person).

Walk length: 3 km / 2 miles

Approx. duration: 2½ hours

Terrain: road, surfaced path and rocky beach; paths may be wet in places and rocks may be very slippery.

Waterproofs are essential; please wear grippy shoes or walking boots; and don’t forget food/drinks!

Please note: dogs are not allowed on Geopark walks

A weekend of walks, talks and activities promoting Arran's unique geology and landscapes.

Friday 13th September

Talk: Introduction to Arran Geology - 18.30

Saturday 14th September

Walk: Hutton's Unconformity - 10.00

Walk: The Geology of Corrie Shoreline - 10.00

Walk: King's Cave and Drumadoon - 11.00

Guest Speaker: Angus Miller – "Land, Rocks, and People: How Geology Shapes Scotland" - 19.00

Activities at Lochranza Geopark Centre

Sunday 15th September

Walk: The Geology of North Arran - 10.00

Walk: The Glacial Landscapes of Glen Rosa

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Tour the south end of Arran and Glen Rosa by Land Rover to spot wildlife and explore the island's fascinating geology with the Arran Geopark and Arran Ranger Service rangers.

Booking Info | Limited spaces, booking essential – call the Arran Ranger Service on 01770 302462

Hutton's Unconformity near Lochranza is one of Scotland's most famous geological locations. Come and hear about James Hutton's visit to Arran in 1787, and find out how his observations changed scientific thinking forever.

You will need stout footwear and a waterproof jacket. Most of the walking in on roads and paths, but there will be some walking on the rocky shoreline.

Suggested donation £4.

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Join our Geopark Ranger for a walk along this spectacular coastline. Hear the geological and historical story of King's Cave, find evidence for giant prehistoric reptiles, and discover Arran's magmatic past in the sheer cliffs of the Drumadoon Sill.

Distance - 7.5km, mostly on good paths but with some walking on the rocky shore.

Meet at 13.30 at the King's Cave Forestry Commission car park (Grid ref 898 315). You will need stout footwear and waterproof clothing.

Suggested donation £4.

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Join the Arran Geopark Ranger for a walk through 100 million years of Arran's geological past. See evidence for stormy deserts, volcanic landscapes, and tropical seas, and find fossils left by animals and plants that lived here 300 million years ago!

You will require stout footwear and a waterproof jacket.

Suggested donation £4.

Tour the south end of Arran and Glen Rosa by Land Rover to spot wildlife and explore the island's fascinating geology with the Arran Geopark and Arran Ranger Service rangers.

Booking Info | Limited spaces, booking essential – call the Arran Ranger Service on 01770 302462

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Tour the south end of Arran and Glen Rosa by Land Rover to spot wildlife and explore the island's fascinating geology with the Arran Geopark and Arran Ranger Service rangers.

Booking Info | Limited spaces, booking essential – call the Arran Ranger Service on 01770 302462

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Join our Geopark Ranger for a walk along this spectacular coastline. Hear the geological and historical story of King's Cave, find evidence for giant prehistoric reptiles, and discover Arran's magmatic past in the sheer cliffs of the Drumadoon Sill.

Distance - 7.5km, mostly on good paths but with some walking on the rocky shore.

Meet at 13.30 at the King's Cave Forestry Commission car park (Grid ref 898 315). You will need stout footwear and waterproof clothing.

Suggested donation £4.

Join our Geopark Ranger on this walk as part of Kildonan Fun Week 2019. We will explore evidence for the break-up of an ancient continent, and see footprints left by the creatures that roamed Arran 200 million years ago.

Meet at 11.00 at Kildonan Village Hall with stout footwear and a waterproof jacket. No booking required. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided afterwards. Donations will be shared between the Geopark and the Village Hall.

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Hutton's Unconformity near Lochranza is one of Scotland's most famous geological locations. Come and hear about James Hutton's visit to Arran in 1787, and find out how his observations changed scientific thinking forever.

You will need stout footwear and a waterproof jacket. Most of the walking in on roads and paths, but there will be some walking on the rocky shoreline.

Suggested donation £4.

Tour the south end of Arran and Glen Rosa by Land Rover to spot wildlife and explore the island's fascinating geology with the Arran Geopark and Arran Ranger Service rangers.

Booking Info | Limited spaces, booking essential – call the Arran Ranger Service on 01770 302462

Join the Arran Geopark Ranger for a walk through 100 million years of Arran's geological past. See evidence for stormy deserts, volcanic landscapes, and tropical seas, and find fossils left by animals and plants that lived here 300 million years ago!

You will require stout footwear and a waterproof jacket.

Suggested donation £4.

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Join our Geopark Ranger for a walk along this spectacular coastline. Hear the geological and historical story of King's Cave, find evidence for giant prehistoric reptiles, and discover Arran's magmatic past in the sheer cliffs of the Drumadoon Sill.

Distance - 7.5km, mostly on good paths but with some walking on the rocky shore.

Tour the south end of Arran and Glen Rosa by Land Rover to spot wildlife and explore the island's fascinating geology with the Arran Geopark and Arran Ranger Service rangers.

Booking Info | Limited spaces, booking essential – call the Arran Ranger Service on 01770 302462

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Join the Arran Geopark Ranger for a walk through 100 million years of Arran's geological past. See evidence for stormy deserts, volcanic landscapes, and tropical seas, and find fossils left by animals and plants that lived here 300 million years ago!

You will require stout footwear and a waterproof jacket.

This short walk, led by the Arran Geopark Ranger, will visit the site where Scottish geologist James Hutton - the 'father of modern geology' - was able to prove his ideas about the nature of geological time and the age of the Earth. The walk is on roads and footpaths, with some stretches of shingle beach. Stout footwear and a waterproof jacket will be required.

Our Lochranza Information and Activity Centre will be open all weekend. Come and learn about Arran's geology and play with our interactive sandbox and other activities. Located at the Lochranza Field Centre.

Guided walks

Saturday 13th
Corrie Shoreline - 11am
Follow Arran's story through 100 million years of geological time. Find evidence for stormy deserts, tropical seas, and ancient volcanoes. Meet in front of Corrie Primary School.

Drumadoon and King's Cave - 11am
Explore Arran's beautiful west coast, including King's Cave and the spectacular Drumadoon sill. See evidence for the island’s magmatic past, and find footprints left by the mysterious "hand-beast". Meet at Forestry Commission King's Cave car park.

Tour the south end of Arran and Glen Rosa by Land Rover to spot wildlife and explore the island's fascinating geology with the Arran Geopark and Arran Ranger Service rangers.

Booking Info | Limited spaces, booking essential – call the Arran Ranger Service on 01770 302462