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Legend says Bennane Head was the home of the notorious Scottish cannibal Sawney Bean (Day 2)

Food and Drink

Like the variety of accommodation on offer, the route is predominantly well served for refreshments with many shops, restaurants, cafés and pubs but, similarly, there are some areas where these facilities are thin on the ground. There are no options on Day 1 until you reach Ballantrae, while those between there and Girvan on Day 2 are also limited. The same can be said for Arran, where a lot of the route is well away from the beaten track and it can prove to be several hours before any shop is passed. Consequently, adequate supplies of food and drink should be taken, particularly when options for buying food and drink are limited.

Money

While the hotels, restaurants, pubs and shops along the route will take both cash and credit cards, be aware that a few may not and, as the route is predominantly rural, it may be a couple of days until a bank or ATM is available. It is always best to carry enough money to cover at least two days' walking. There are several post offices en route with cash withdrawal facilities, while many of the larger supermarkets offer a cashback service.