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Blackwaterfoot to King's Cave via The Doon Hillfort — Isle of Arran

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Blackwaterfoot to King's Cave via The Doon Hillfort — Isle of Arran

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Blackwaterfoot to King's Cave via The Doon Hillfort — Isle of Arran

03:00

10.8km

200m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike from Blackwaterfoot to King's Cave, a route that blends coastal scenery with ancient history on the Isle of Arran. This 6.7-mile (10.8 km) trail, with an elevation gain of 649 feet (198 metres), typically takes around 2 hours and 59 minutes to complete. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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1.78 km

The Doon Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

The Doon Hillfort is an Iron Age fortification situated on a headland just outside Blackwaterfoot on the Isle of Arran. It's a unique and impressive sight, and well-worth the slight detour to witness its magnificence.

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3.39 km

King's Cave

Highlight • Cave

Legend has it that Robert the Bruce sheltered in the King’s Cave before the Battle of Bannockburn. As he sat, the King saw a spider trying to build a web …

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5.00 km

View of Machrie Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely singletrack walking with great views.

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.66 km

1.86 km

278 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

3.77 km

1.20 km

440 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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View of Machrie Bay

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