Whiting Bay Forest Trail Race - Arran

Whiting Bay Forest Trail Race - Arran

This is a five mile trail race on the Isle of Arran that gains over six hundred feet and uses Forestry trails behind Whiting Bay village. The route climbs from Whiting Bay toward Glen Ashdale Falls, crosses the Ashdale Burn above the falls and continues through forest to a Forestry road running north of the village for about two miles. It then descends via footpaths past Hawthorne Farm, contours south along a farm track, crosses a footbridge through the Fairy Glen, reaches the Golf Club road and follows paths back toward Montrose Terrace for the finish. Views of Holy Isle and Ayrshire may be visible from the Forestry road, weather permitting.

Most of the course is on unpaved trails; roughly half a mile is on tarmac, so trail shoes with grip are recommended. The event starts on the Glen Ashdale track beside the A841 and is scheduled to suit daytrippers from the mainland; intending daytrippers should confirm ferry and bus times. The race is a Scottish Athletics licensed trail race, run in conjunction with the Whiting Bay Improvement Association. Entrants must be 16 years or older on race day. Entry limit is 100. Entry fees are listed as £8 for Scottish Athletics members and £10 for non members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.