New Inland Kayaking Route on the Isle of Arran After Winter Storms

A new stretch of Glen Cloy on the Isle of Arran is now deep enough for kayaking, extending inland routes for Kayak Arran tours. Around high tide, paddlers can explore this wild and scenic river from Brodick while spotting wildlife such as kingfishers and herons.

Best Time to Kayak Glen Cloy

Glen Cloy and Glen Rosa meet Brodick Bay just a few hundred metres from Brodick’s main seafront. Both rivers are accessible by kayak around high tide, when water levels allow safe and enjoyable inland paddling.

The mouth of Glen Cloy is partially restricted by a footbridge on the coastal path leading to Brodick Castle and the Arran Botanicals beach bar. Shortly before or after high water, it is possible to paddle underneath the bridge and continue upstream beneath beautiful overhanging trees, with the park on one side and the golf course on the other.

How Winter Storms Changed the River

Recent winter storms have increased water flow and deepened sections of the river, allowing access further upstream than before. A similar change has taken place on neighbouring Glen Rosa, where the stretch near the Arran Heritage Museum is now wider and deeper.

Wildlife and Scenery

These sheltered inland routes offer a calm alternative to sea kayaking and provide excellent opportunities to spot local wildlife in a peaceful setting.

Join a Kayak Tour on Arran

If you’d like to explore Glen Cloy and other unique paddling routes on the Isle of Arran, join one of our guided kayak tours from Brodick. Contact Kayak Arran to find the best times to paddle based on the tides.