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Wild(ish) Camping Weekend - Isle of Arran

Immerse yourself in the Isle of Arran's beauty with a walking and camping overnight trip with a lovely small crew of other women!

Wild(ish) Camping Weekend - Isle of Arran

About Wild(ish) Camping Weekend - Isle of Arran

21st Jun 2025 to 22nd Jun 2025
From 9am on Saturday to 5pm on Sunday
Brodick
£100
Event organiser/part of Skylark Guiding Ltd: Guided Walks for Women
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This is the perfect weekend if you are new to (wild) camping and want to experience the joys of sleeping surrounded by stunning landscapes with the safety of an experienced outdoor leader to guide you and make your trip a complete camping success. (if you want to learn more about wild camping beforehand, check out the Wild Camping Workshops taking place in April and June 2025: skylarkguiding.co.uk

Over the course of this weekend you'll experience:
- Walking a short distance with a rucksack (4km/2.5 miles; approx 1 hour)
- Choosing a camping spot and setting up a tent
- Preparing and cooking tasty meals on a small camping stove
- Sleeping in a serene environment surrounded by mountains
- A 3 hour walk (without rucksacks) and a wild swim in the river (all optional)
- Arran's unique wildlife and scenery

And you'll find out more about:
- How to plan a wild camping trip: from a one night mini-adventure to a longer trip
- How best to pack and carry a rucksack
- What kit you need and where to get it
- What food to bring and how to cook efficiently and safely
- What to consider in terms of hygiene and safety
- How to leave no trace when camping

What's included:
- All the planning including a checklist of what you need to pack and how to pack it, advice on where to source it, and a loan of kit if you are missing an item (see below)
- Ferry ticket from Ardrossan to Arran
- Campsite fee
- Dinner and breakfast (but you'll need to carry it and cook it yourself!)
- Guiding, support and instruction

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