That sounds right for ferry - Calmac fares are capped at something reasonable as they're a lifeline for the islands. Plus taking bikes on generally very easy.
Could easily go into more detail - it's one of my favourite areas to cycle. There's a cycle cafe half way round Arran + lots of other good food options. If you detour down to Blackwaterfoot there's an amazing bakery (check it's open). Unloaded bike would be fun. Though there are also a load of great camping spots and it might be more pleasant to camp on Arran, leave your stuff and come back in the evening.
Only got as far as Helensburgh this time. Would like to do west coast of Scotland next time/year and so I'll add Arran in to that. How you described it has sold it, and I know a bit more about the ability to get there now cheers :)
That sounds right for ferry - Calmac fares are capped at something reasonable as they're a lifeline for the islands. Plus taking bikes on generally very easy.
Could easily go into more detail - it's one of my favourite areas to cycle. There's a cycle cafe half way round Arran + lots of other good food options. If you detour down to Blackwaterfoot there's an amazing bakery (check it's open). Unloaded bike would be fun. Though there are also a load of great camping spots and it might be more pleasant to camp on Arran, leave your stuff and come back in the evening.
Alternately for a day ride there's the 5 ferry loop, which I haven't done, but would imagine is great based on having ridden lots of it https://www.fionaoutdoors.co.uk/2020/06/five-ferries-cycle-tour-on-scotlands-west-coast-islands.html