14 of us headed to Arran for Easter – camping at Lochranza. The ferries from Ardrossan were all booked up well in advance so whilst some of us went over that way – others headed in from the North from Kintyre.
The campsite grew rather wet and squelchy over the course of the weekend – with a few tents requiring shifting to higher ground. However, Sunday was the only wash out day (with various low level walks undertaken). The other days were fine for trips into the mountains and ridges. Due to the reversal to more wintry conditions it turned into more of a walking and cycling rather than climbing trip (so much for third time lucky!).
Annie and Pete E cycled around the island over 2 outings on road bikes. Jamie and Esther also cycled on one of the days. Most of us went up Goatfell at some point. Karl went on a backpacking adventure testing out his new kit. Paul and Jamie were the only ones to get some rock-climbing in – climbing at the crag above the campsite on Monday.
Great trip despite the lack of climbing – plenty of good walking/scrambling instead.
