21 north ayrshire goatfell

SCENIC LINEAR ROUTE

DRAMATIC AIRY RIDGE

Over the stippled swell of the Firth of Clyde soars a gannet. A pair of long, black-tipped wings catches the late-August light as the bird tilts on the breeze. It’s on fish patrol – curving low then r

It’s the busiest time of year for Britain’s beautiful places. Yet as these locations prove, you can find silence, sensational scenery and space to breathe.

If you’re travelling from southern England, the Caledonian Sleeper runs direct overnight train journeys to and from London Euston and Glasgow Central, with seats from £50 and classic rooms from £190 (

Distance: 6½ miles/10.6km Time: 7-9hours Grade: Challenging ...