You must add this gorgeous walking route to your bucket list. Not only do you pass a waterfall, but there’s an incredible viewpoint and a library hidden in the woods
02:02, 30 May 2026Updated 06:54, 30 May 2026
The Isle of Arran is a lovely place to visit(Image: Getty Images)
Are you looking for your next adventure? There are so many things to do in Scotland, from a walking route filled with colourful plants and a jaw-dropping surprise to so much more.
Now if you’re a book lover, then this walking route is for you. When you embark on this journey, you’ll find a library hidden in the woods overflowing with books and notes. There’s also some gorgeous surprises along the way, like a breathtaking viewpoint and waterfall to admire. The location we’re taking about is situated on the Isle of Arran, which is just off the west coast of Scotland.
Chris Lawlor recently shared details of the location with his 926,000 Instagram followers.
He said: “Did you know that in Scotland there’s a library hidden in the woods, overflowing with books and notes, contributed by visitors over the years?
“But to get there, you will embark on a 30-minute walk, passing a waterfall at an incredible viewpoint before continuing on, following the signs for the library which is a unique location, adds some excitement to this enchanting walk.”
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Detailing the journey, Chris said it reminds him of something out of Lord of the Rings.
He continued: “You will encounter signage on your travels such as ‘bow your heads for you enter sacred and magical lands’.
“After the walk there’s a cafe at the starting point called the Forest of the Falls. To get a refreshment or maybe second breakfast and finally this location is called Eas More which is Gaelic for ‘big waterfall’ situated on the Isle of Arran.”
Also in his Instagram clip, he recommended four other bookshops worth visiting across Scotland, from the Innerpeffray Library and Leakey’s Bookshop.
How to get there:
To get to the Isle of Arran from Glasgow, it’ll take you around 2 hours and 26 minutes, covering 50.4miles in the car.
Meanwhile, getting to the Isle of Arran from Edinburgh is slightly longer, taking around 4.5 to 5 hours. It does require travelling via Glasgow as there’s no direct routes. Anyone travelling from Aberdeen is looking at 195 miles, taking just over 5 hours by car.
What to do there:
Once you get there, you’re spoilt for choice as Isle of Arran is often referred to as Scotland in Miniature. You can take in the views of the mountains, sandy beaches and world-class distilleries.
Some of the activities you must do is hike Goatfell peak, explore Brodick Castle and sample the whisky at Lochranza Distillery. Don’t forget to treat yourself at the Arran Cheese Shop and the Arran Chocolate Shop.
