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Practice your mountain camp craft surrounded by some of Arran’s finest hill scenery. Watch the sun set over the Kintyre peninsula, admire the night sky without any light pollution, then wake up to the sounds of mountain wildlife greeting a new day.

Distance: 15km
Ascent: 965m
Highest point gained:  826m – Beinn Tarsuinn
Walk duration: 8hrs
Terrain: rough mountain paths, soggy moorland, rock scrambling, steep sections with loose rock underfoot
Exposure: Head for heights required – ridges with steep drops
Technical Rating: moderate
Blister Rating: 3
This walk is for you if you have done some mountain walking and are prepared to carry heavy overnight kit in your rucksack. Some camping experience is useful, so you know what you’re letting yourself in for! No toilets and shower blocks here...

Walk description: The route for this walk is the same as for the Three Beinns Horseshoe walk, but camping out overnight about half way before completing the route on day 2. The exact camp spot will be dependent on the weather conditions on the day, but we will aim to stay as high as possible to have the chance to watch sunset and/or sunrise.
Supper and breakfast as well as hot drinks will be provided.
Bivvy bags are the preferred overnight shelter; alternatively bring a small mountain tent. The Arran Adventure Company at the festival hub in Brodick has 2-person tents for hire at a cost of £10 – please call them on 01770 302244 to book one of those.

BAD WEATHER ALTERNATIVE
Unfortunately, here on the west coast of Scotland we can never guarantee blue skies and sunshine! If the weather is too bad for a high camp, we’ll sleep under the stars near King’s Cave on Arran’s stunning west coast instead. The advantage of a coastal camp is that we’ll be able to have a bonfire. This alternative route starts in Blackwaterfoot and continues to Machrie on day two.

ADVISED KIT LIST
Camping kit - essential
Waterproof bivvy bag (NOT orange survival bag!) or small mountain tent
Camping mat
3-season sleeping bag
Personal toiletries
Torch
Snacks
Plate, cutlery, mug

Suggested Hill Clothing
NO jeans – anyone wearing jeans will not be allowed to start the walk, and no refund will be possible
Stout hill walking boots
Appropriate walking trousers, top layers and fleece – preferably no cotton layers

Suggested minimum pack contents
Waterproof (not showerproof) trousers
Waterproof (not showerproof) jacket
Spare fleece (in addition to one being worn)
Spare socks
Woollen or fleece hat
Gloves
Packed lunch and drink
Any personal medicines
Sun cream and insect repellent