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Location: Arran, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. King's Cave loop — Isle of Arran

4.73km

01:23

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

10.8km

03:00

200m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Doon Hillfort – King's Cave loop from Blackwaterfoot

7.52km

01:58

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

September 2, 2020

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 and keep falling. Eventually, however, the spider succeeded in the task. Afterwards, Bruce decided to retry his fight and told his men: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again". Whether you believe the legend or not, the King's Cave and the series of other caves nearby are great to explore.

Mark

August 13, 2019

Wonderful caves to explore and hide in!

Andrew

September 1, 2022

Another set of interesting caves not much further along from King's Cave and can be spotted easily from there. Theses might be more interesting.

Evidently there have been instagram fanatics here, building their little rock piles. There was only 3 or 4 in 2016.

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Location: Arran, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

King's Cave

1. King's Cave loop — Isle of Arran

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

3. The Doon Hillfort – King's Cave loop from Blackwaterfoot

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