Just wondering about different routes when I return again next month and wanted others opinions. Travelling from Manchester, I normally just drive all the way, this however including breaks takes approx 9 hours bearing in mind we have 2 grandsons and small dog with us.
However this year I was looking at getting the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick then shooting accross to Lochranza and then the ferry to Claonaig, then continue down to Campbeltown. Time wise I realise they would work out roughly the same, but at least the ferry gives you the chance of a nice break from driving, cost wise, the ferry obviously works out more expensive, but I'm not too bothered about that.
So has anyone used the ferry routes and am I likely to have any problems taking this option, especially once on Arran and getting through traffic in time for the other ferry. Any other advice regards this welcome.
Pete.