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View of Pladda from Kildonan – View of the Waterfall loop from Kildonan

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View of Pladda from Kildonan – View of the Waterfall loop from Kildonan

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View of Pladda from Kildonan – View of the Waterfall loop from Kildonan

01:36

5.49km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

415 m

Beach

Beach

2

897 m

Kildonan Beach

Highlight • Beach

The west end of the main beach has a little natural harbour created by a spit of rock jutting out into the sea. It is also frequented by fishermen, fishing off the end of the point.

Tip by

3

944 m

View of Pladda from Kildonan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Picturesque spot with benches. Toilets available at village hall. No other facilities-bring own snacks and drinks!

Tip by

4

1.06 km

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. …

Tip by

5

2.56 km

Freedom's Bar

Highlight • Structure

great place with the "bar" and the "amphitheater" with fairy lights hanging everywhere, it's definitely beautiful in the dark when there's something going on there

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6

2.83 km

Sacred and Magical Lands Sign

Highlight • Monument

7

2.86 km

View of the Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

The highest waterfall on Arran.

Tip by

8

3.07 km

View of Ailsa Craig and the Firth of Clyde

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

3.43 km

Cafe at Carradale Network Centre

Highlight • Cafe

B

5.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

1.36 km

926 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.20 km

926 m

770 m

163 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Thursday 15 October

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7°C

60 %

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