Runach Arainn
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Add your business details- Small secluded site on the south end of the Isle of Arran
- Close to the beach and a local restaurant
- Spot golden eagles, red squirrels, red deers, seals and otter
Runach Arainn means 'Secret Arran' in Gaelic, and this small secluded site at the southern end of the Isle of Arran is aptly named... this is a most peaceful, private and rural place, with yurts on site to be used as loved-up getaways or bases for active family hols: beaches are an easy 15 minutes away and towering Goat Fell mountain is there to be tackled on the island's north.
This is a wildlife haven too – species to spot include the Scottish big five (golden eagle, red squirrel, red deer, seal and otter) and is in spectacularly scenic locale, with island views ranging from high in the Goat Fell range to Torrylinn Beach down in the south.
You'll also find heaps of Arran heritage like the Neolithic standing stones at Machrie Moor and Brodick Castle, and family days like the Arran Family Fun Park at Balmichael or cruises on the Waverley, the last ocean-going paddle steamer in the world and a visitor to Arran every week during summer. (And as the island is only 20 miles by 10, you'll be nicely close to pretty much everything else too.)
The yurts at Runach Arainn were handmade by a Scottish company and have larch wood frames, are fully insulated and have woodburning stoves/cookers for toastiness (and toast?) in all weathers. Each has a private bathroom and access to a shared laundry/utility room with a fridge, microwave, kettle and washing machine.
A restaurant is at the Lagg Hotel ten minutes' walk away.
Site type
3Open all year
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Runach Arainn
The Old Manse
Kilmory
Isle Of Arran
Ayrshire
Scotland
KA27 8PH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.44775°N
-5.22094°W
Route directions
To reach Runach Arainn when you come off the ferry you need to head south round the main road towards Lamlash and Whiting Bay. Follow the road round the island for about 19 miles (through both Lamlash and Whiting Bay). When you enter Kilmory you will pass the Creamery on your left and take the next right (signposted for Kilmory Church) - just by the bus shelter. Follow the paved road round past the church and the Old Manse and Runach Arainn are straight ahead.
Nearest transport
Coach37.2 km Bus Station
Rail32.6 km Girvan Rail Station
33.1 km Ardrossan Harbour Rail Station
33.5 km Ardrossan Town Rail Station
Ferry11.5 km Lamlash Arran Ferry Landing
12.7 km Holy Island Arran Ferry Landing
15.3 km Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
Airport28 km Campbeltown Machrihanish Airport
39.2 km Glasgow Prestwick International Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
The miles of golden sand and views of Ailsa Cragg are 15 minutes' walk from Runach Arainn at Torrylinn Beach; going north, drive or cycle to Blackwaterfoot in the west and Lochranza in the north.
By car, around 15 minutes will have you at the shops, restaurants and golf course of Blackwaterfoot. Lamlash,25 minutes from your yurt, has shops, cafés, another golf course and ferries to Holy Isle. The Machrie Moor standing stones and the King's Cave circuit (a three-mile circular walk through forests and along beach, including the Kings Caves) are 20 minutes' drive away.
The main settlement on Arran, the town of Brodick, is 35 minutes away: head here for Brodick Castle and its gardens, yet another golf course (seven are on the island overall), Arran Aromatics, the Arran Brewery, the Auchrannie spa resort and the ferry route to Ardrossan and from there the national trains on the mainland. The Arran Distillery is in Lochranza a 45-minute drive away.
To get very active in the area, take on the 60-mile mountain biking route around the island's coast road, arrange some gorge walking, kayaking or sailing or hike around the Giants' Graves near Whiting Bay.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culzean | 28.3 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Maidens | 28.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | Good |
| Machrihanish | 31.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Girvan | 32.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heads Of Ayr | 33.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Culzean Castle & Country Park 29.1 km
Burns National Heritage Park 36.9 km
Scottish Maritime Museum 38.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Goat Fell 21.2 km
AILSA CRAIG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 10/03/2004) 22.7 km
Pirnmill - Mullach Buidhe - Beinn Bharrain - Pirnmill 24.1 km
Sannox - East Glen Sannox Ridge - Goatfell - Brodick 24.4 km
North Sannox - Creag Ghlas Laggan - North Sannox 25.3 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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- Does Runach Arainn have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Runach Arainn dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Runach Arainn? The miles of golden sand and views of Ailsa Cragg are 15 minutes' walk from Runach Arainn at Torrylinn Beach; going north, drive or cycle to Blackwaterfoot in the west and Lochranza … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Runach Arainn?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m.