Corbett · Arran
Goat Fell
The highest point on the Isle of Arran and the centrepiece of the granite Arran ridge. From the top you can see Ireland, the Mull of Kintyre, the Ayrshire coast and the Argyll hills on a clear day.
Quick facts
- Height
- 874m/ 2867ft
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 880 m
- Time
- 5 hrs
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5
- Grid ref
- NR991415
- Parking
- KA27 8HY
- Nearest city
- Glasgow
Standard route
Standard route from Brodick Castle through woodland and up the long northeast ridge. Well-trodden path the whole way. Optional descent via the Stacach pinnacles to North Goat Fell for a longer day.
Terrain
Good path throughout. Final 200m is over granite blocks but not technical.
In winter
Lower than mainland hills but Arran's winter weather can be Atlantic and savage. The granite blocks ice up and become slippery underfoot.
Best time of year
- Jan
- Feb
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- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 30m
- Edinburgh2h 15m
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