Arran Mountain Running with Nicky Spinks

Girls on Hills Ltd is the UK's only guided trail, fell and skyrunning company, designed specifically for women. We also offer navigation, mountain safety and hillwalking courses suitable for all abilities. Bespoke1:1 guided adventures are available upon request for both men and women.

Girls on Hills Ltd

Join Nicky Spinks and the Girls on Hills team for a weekend of mountain running on the beautiful Isle of Arran. Skills coaching on the GO!

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Two days of guided mountain running and skills coaching on the move with elite fell runner and inov-8 ambassador <a href="http://www.runbg.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nicky Spinks</a>. Together we'll enjoy some great mountain routes with views over fell and sea - supported by inov-8.Arran is often described as 'Scotland in Miniature' on account of it's varied terrain and stunning beauty - curving coastline, rocky mountain peaks, quiet beaches and island forests. Your guides will give you advice on how to take your fell runnning to the next level. Nicky will run with the group and answer all your questions as we go, covering basic navigation, kit advice, training, nutrition, technique and mountain safety for running in the mountain environment.Our routes will depend on the weather and will accommodate the experience and specific aspirations of the group - but all runners will enjoy the dramatic landscape and rugged beauty of Arran, as we take the 'trail less traveled' through breathtaking mountain scenery. We recommend that you are able to comfortably run 10km on trail and have some experience of fell-running or a good level of hill-walking fitness before attending - this will enable you to get the most out of your expeience in the hills with us. We will however, be taking a relaxed and sociable pace and will not be racing around! Expect to walk all the climbs and jog/run the 'flats and downs'. To find out more about what's involved visit: <a href="https://www.girlsonhills.com/faqs" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.girlsonhills.com/faqs </a>Due to the important role that weather plays in deciding what route to take, we won't be able to confirm the exact route plans for the weekend until the morning of the course, but we will email you at the beginning of the week to confirm final details. This email will also include a kit list and advice on where to meet us. We will meet up to check kit and discuss final plans for each day before we start.

LOGISTICSThis adventure weekend is a typical Girls on Hills 'no-frills' experience - we don't include food or accommodation, allowing you the flexibility to choose your own to suit travel logistics or budget. In the Brodick area there is everything from luxury hotels to budget accommodation, all available locally. The course cost covers guiding and instruction with Nicky Spinks (FRA accredited coach) alongside a Summer Mountain Leader qualified and/or Fell Running Association (FRA) accredited guides. Easily accessible from Glasgow, the bustling town of Brodick is reached by ferry from Adrossan. You can also cross to from Claonaig to Lochranza inthe North but Brodick will be our base for the weekend. You can <a href="https://www.calmac.co.uk/article/1925/Arran" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">book your Calmac ferry here</a>. There is also excellent information about visiting Arrran on <a href="https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/arran/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Visit Scotland</a> <a href="https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/arran/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>and <a href="https://www.visitarran.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Visit Arran</a>. We suggest that you book your accommodation and ferry early. Unless you are staying longer on the island, you will need to book a return ferry to return to the mainland for the Sunday late afternoon. We will run a full day on Saturday and be off the hill around 3pm on Sunday to give you time to make your way home via ferry. Unless you wish, you do not need to have a vehicle with you on the island. We provide minibus shuttles whilst on Arran to reduce environmental impact and pressure on busy parking areas. If you are without transport, please stay local to the town of Brodick to make pre/post-run logistics easier. If you are planning to bring a car, please book it on the ferry crossing in advance. We pride ourselves on being 'approachable and relatable' so please please do get in touch with any concerns or queries you might have now or nearer to the event. We look forward to having some fun and showing you some great trail running in the Scottish Highlands!For our standard T&Cs please visit: <a href="https://www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.girlsonhills.com/terms-and-conditions </a>*Please note that Girls on Hills guides will amend our intinerary according to the weather and may need to shorten the day if conditions are very poor.

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