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Kildonan & Giants' Graves loop via The Library in the Woods — Isle of Arran

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Kildonan & Giants' Graves loop via The Library in the Woods — Isle of Arran

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Kildonan & Giants' Graves loop via The Library in the Woods — Isle of Arran

04:28

15.3km

430m

Hiking

The Kildonan & Giants' Graves loop on the Isle of Arran offers a diverse hiking experience, combining woodland paths with open views to the sea. This moderate 9.5-mile (15.3 km) loop involves a total elevation gain of 1424 feet (434 metres) and typically takes around 4 hours and 28 minutes…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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90 m

View of Pladda Island and Ailsa Craig from Kildonan Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kildonan is a village on the south coast of Arran. It is named after the Irish monk, Saint Donan, who is believed to have lived here in the 6th century. …

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1.76 km

Hidden Woodland Library, Isle of Arran

Highlight • Structure

Yes, this is a hidden library buried deep in a beautiful woodland in the south of Arran. What a fantastic discovery and great way to take your mind off the challenging walk ahead!

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3.79 km

Loch Garbad

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Garbad is a beautiful hill loch located at the southern side of the Isle of Arran. Grab your packed lunch out of your bags and enjoy a picnic at this remote and peaceful location.

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6.81 km

View of Glenashdale Falls

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From this viewing platform, you get a magnificent view over Glenashdale Falls (known as the Eas a' Chrannaig in Gaelic). The double falls are approximately 140 feet (45 m) high and are especially impressive after heavy rainfall.

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8.96 km

Giants' Graves Chambered Cairns

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The Giants' Graves are two chambered Neolithic tombs located in a forest clearing overlooking Whiting Bay. Sadly, the cairn has been ransacked over the years and the remains are now …

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15.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

5.25 km

1.40 km

677 m

Surfaces

7.39 km

3.91 km

1.47 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

22°C

11°C

14 %

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Kildonan & Giants' Graves loop via The Library in the Woods — Isle of Arran

View of Pladda Island and Ailsa Craig from Kildonan Beach

Hidden Woodland Library, Isle of Arran

Loch Garbad

View of Glenashdale Falls

Giants' Graves Chambered Cairns

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