Goatfell tourist and race route
Hillwalking route up Goatfell on Arran
The most popular and easiest hillwalking route up Goatfell on Arran follows a well-maintained path all the way to the summit. Starting from nearer Brodick, this is also the course for the Goatfell Hill Race.
Route outline
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| Ascent | 875m (2870ft) | |||
| Distance | 10km (6m) | |||
| Time | 4:00hr | |||
| Start/finish | Cladach Grid Ref : NS013376 | |||
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See Glen Rosa Horseshoe meantime.
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Route description
1. Getting to Brodick
There are two ferries that serve the Isle of Arran, both run by Calmac, one from Claonaig in Kintyre to Lochranza, at the north end of the island, the other bigger ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick, the main town on the island. Calmac's website is here.
From Brodick, follow the main street northwards . . . .
2. Goatfell
On foot . . .
3. Return and alternatives
About-turning, the 'tourist route' retrace . . .
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Download GPX of Goatfell race start |
Information on maps and GPX files is on this page.
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Weather forecasts »
| Regional | MWIS - Western Highlands |
| Peak specific | Mountain Forecast.com Met Office YR.no |
| Seasonal | Midge forecast |
Alternative and nearby routes »
Glen Rosa Horseshoe | |
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On the Isle of Arran, a superb hillwalking day can be had on a stunning circuit of Corbett peaks around Glen Rosa. The route follows crests and ridges, takes in Goatfell and involves some moderate rock-scrambling on granite. Peaks : 4 Corbetts
Ascent : 2200m (7220ft) Distance : 21km (13m) Time : 9hr |
