Another weekend away, a long postponed ferry trip mean we chose Arran, after a night in Brodick we set off for Seal Bay Campsite at Kildonan, found a shortish trail to Loch Garbad on Walking The Highlands, 5 or 6 miles, the first and last mile on the road, although I saw a few paths that could have reduced that. The trail starts beside a cafe with a sort drop over a bridge/river then a steep climb beside a stream, the trail passes a tikki style outdoor bar then a small cottage called The Library, its internal walls and roof covered in messages, notes and stories left by the visitors along with a few books. the trail exits the forest and climbs gently for another mile or so then a short steep grassy path that tops out at the loch, a narrow path seemed to skirt the loch but I turned back towards the forest, took a path down the other side of the stream passing the Eas Mor waterfall, impressive height even if there wasn't much water, back on the road for a mile or so running through the village of Kildonan and its impressive beach side properties.
