Moorfoot Trail Running Weekend Fri 20-May to Sun 22-May

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The Grand Plan...

The Isle of Arran sits in the middle of the Firth of Clyde on the west coast of Scotland and is about one hour on the ferry from Ardrossan. Often described as 'Scotland in miniature', it is a fantastic place to run, be it in the glens, the coastal paths or the mountains.

Open to all Club Members (over 18)...

Fri 20-May

Get to Arran, foot passenger...last ferry from Ardrossan is 2030 (earlier one at 1800 or previously throughout the day) to Brodick. You need to check in min 30 min before ferry departure; Ardrossan is approx 2 hours from Peebles, on a good day !

Overnight accommodation on Arran (location TBC as soon as we get confirmation of numbers) Likely to be a hostel or bunkhouse (ie. shared rooms, bunk beds etc.)

Sat 21-May

Racers - Goatfell Hill Race - classic up and down from sea level to 874m; 10 miles/16km starts at 1200 (confirmation of race TBC)

Trail Runners - route from Brodick up Glen Rosa, up onto Caisteal Abhail (859m) and continuing on to Lochranza; 20km; start approx 0930 (we'll make a day of it...) Bus back to Brodick if that's where we're staying)

Pub meal and a few beers on Sat evening...

Sun 22-May

Morning trail run (TBC) then afternoon ferry back to Ardrossan; pick up cars, back to  Peebles early evening.

Goatfell Hill Race Entries TBC

Proposed Trail Run Route

Calmac Summer Timetable

Log your interest by Friday 4-Feb, on this Doodle Poll such that accommodation can be booked. This is the trickiest bit, so please confirm your interest as quickly as possible.