Glenashdale Burn, near Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran, Scotland
Eas a’ Chrannaig (Glenashdale Falls)
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2 hours for the documented circular walk
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Why it's Wildland
6.3A wooded glen walk leads to a double-cascading waterfall, with the Neolithic chambered cairns known as the Giant’s Graves adding an unexpected archaeological stop above Whiting Bay.
The appeal is the combination: a waterfall tucked into a wooded glen, a climb to ancient chambered cairns and open views towards Whiting Bay and Holy Isle. It makes a substantial walk from a compact Arran starting point.
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Open mapGlenashdale Burn, near Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran, Scotland
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The experience
Follow the wooded Glenashdale Burn path to Eas a’ Chrannaig, then extend the outing to the Giant’s Graves for a waterfall-and-archaeology circuit above Whiting Bay.
Things to do
Visit Eas a’ Chrannaig
Walk beside Glenashdale Burn to the waterfall, also known as Glenashdale Falls. A VisitArran source describes the nearby circuit as passing the falls; a tourism post identifies them as a double cascade around 45 metres high.
Explore the Giant’s Graves
Add the two chambered cairns known as the Giant’s Graves to the waterfall walk. VisitArran identifies them as Neolithic tombs and describes a circuit from the south end of Whiting Bay that returns via Glenashdale Falls.
About an hour up and back to the graves, according to VisitArran; allow longer for the full circuit.
Pause for the views
The route report notes views towards Whiting Bay and Holy Isle from the climb to the cairns.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Check locally; no sourced out-and-back duration
Quick escape: waterfall out-and-back
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Follow the path beside Glenashdale Burn towards Eas a’ Chrannaig.
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View the falls from the established path or viewing area where accessible.
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Return by the same route; confirm the current path and access arrangements before setting out.
Half day · About 2 hours walking; allow extra time for stops
Make a half day of it: Giant’s Graves and Glenashdale Falls circuit
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Begin from Port Mor, as described in the Walkhighlands route report; confirm parking arrangements before travelling.
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Climb to the Giant’s Graves and take in the views over Whiting Bay and towards Holy Isle.
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Continue the circuit to Eas a’ Chrannaig (Glenashdale Falls), then return to the starting point.
Verified history
The Giant’s Graves are two Neolithic chambered tombs near the waterfall route. VisitArran describes the cairns as having been excavated many years ago. The supplied sources do not give further excavation dates or details.
Hidden details
Two tombs, not a giant’s burial place — Despite their name, the Giant’s Graves are described by VisitArran as two Neolithic chambered tombs.
When to go
· Not specified in the supplied sources.
The supplied sources do not identify a best season or seasonal wildlife, flowers or viewing conditions for this route.
The route report mentions a climb and steep path. Check the weather and current path conditions; use suitable footwear.
The route
- ascent
- 225 m
- surface
- Path and track; detailed surface conditions are not specified.
- distance
- 5.19 km for the reported route
- duration
- 2 hours, as recorded in the route report
- difficulty
- Moderate; includes a climb on a steep path
- waymarking
- The report mentions route signs at a junction.
- route shape
- Circular
- start point
- Port Mor, according to the route report; VisitArran also describes access from the south end of Whiting Bay.
- parking start
- The route report describes parking at Port Mor. Confirm current arrangements before visiting.
- shorter alternative
- Visit the falls without extending the walk to the Giant’s Graves; confirm the current route and turnaround point locally.
- Eas a’ Chrannaig (Glenashdale Falls)
- The Neolithic chambered cairns known as the Giant’s Graves
- Views towards Whiting Bay and Holy Isle
What to look for
Look for the double cascade at the falls and the two chambered cairns known as the Giant’s Graves. The route report also notes views towards Holy Isle and Whiting Bay.
The story
Archaeology
Best time to go
No specific season is established by the supplied sources. Check the forecast and path conditions before visiting.
No best time of day or seasonal viewing conditions are specified in the supplied sources. Check the weather and path conditions before setting out.
How long to spend
2 hours for the documented circular walk
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers · History lovers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
A waterfall reached on foot by a steep path; the sourced circular walk links it with the Giant’s Graves. Access details and path conditions may change, so check locally before setting out. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
A Walkhighlands report describes parking at Port Mor. Confirm current parking arrangements before travelling.
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Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible according to the source-row accessibility information. The route includes a climb on a steep path; suitable footwear and care are advised.
Cost
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Water
Waterfall, stream
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Around Eas a’ Chrannaig (Glenashdale Falls)
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
