Goatfell
Overlooking Brodick Bay, Goatfell is the highest peak on the Isle of Arran.
Goatfell
| Height | 875m |
| Prominence | 875m |
| Meaning | hill of wind |
| Lists | Corbetts (C58) |
| Location | Isle of Arran, Argyll and Kintyre |
| Grid Ref | NR991415 |
| Lat/Lon | 55.62584, -5.19188 |
Quite possibly the first hill I climbed as a boy, Goatfell on the Isle of Arran is a magnificent peak dominating the island's mountainous view when seen from the Isle of Bute or the mainland.
Most walker's first experience of Goatfell will be the 'tourist route' that climbs from Cladach or Brodick Castle. A rough path following this route ends up approaching the mountain's summit on its eastern shoulder.
Stretching northwards from Goatfell's summit is the Stacach, an undulating and knobbly ridge leading to North Goatfell. A decent path travels along this and onwards to The Saddle, where a traverse of the Glenrosa Horseshoe offers more fine ridge walking with some rock-scrambling options that are avoidable if preferred.
Routes up Goatfell
Glen Rosa Horseshoe | |
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Hillwalking route above Glen Rosa on Arran, a circuit of Corbetts Caisteal Abhail, Beinn Tarsuinn, Cir Mhor and Goatfell with some granite scrambling. Peaks : 4 Corbetts
Ascent : 2200m (7220ft) Distance : 21km (13m) Time : 9hr* | |
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* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.