Hikes to Goatfell take you to the highest point on the Isle of Arran, a fine granite pyramid that is the lofty parent of a characterful family of subordinate peaks. Arran is often cited as ‘Scotland in miniature’ due to its uncompromising mountain terrain, grand castles and natural beauty. Don’t be fooled by the tag of miniature; it’s the island that’s small, not the mountains. Goatfell and its family are big, proud and they mean business.

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Location: Arran, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Trail Magazine

December 13, 2019

Hiking

Highest point of the island known as ‘Scotland in Miniature’, Goatfell is the sharp centrepiece to Arran’s under-rated and startling highlands. Towering above the village of Brodick, it is an easy objective amongst a sensational world of jagged granite peaks. What it lacks in height, Goatfell makes up in sheer drama.

He Rides Bikes

August 29, 2018

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Great views around the island and to the mainland. Can get very busy up the tourist route and it’s a boring path. If you can navigate and scramble there are better ways up than the tourist path.

Trail Magazine

May 22, 2020

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Highest point of the island known as ‘Scotland in Miniature’, Goatfell is the sharp centrepiece to Arran’s under-rated and startling highlands.

Towering above the village of Brodick, it is an easy objective amongst a sensational world of jagged granite peaks.

What it lacks in height, Goatfell makes up in sheer drama.

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Embark on the Goatfell Trail, a moderate hike that takes you 7.3 miles (11.8 km) to the highest peak on the Isle of Arran. You will gain 2645 feet (806…

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Goatfell and Glen Rosa Loop

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Embark on the Goatfell and Glen Rosa Loop, a challenging 11.7 miles (18.8 km) hiking route that takes approximately 6 hours and 17 minutes to complete. You will gain 2848…

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Goatfell from Corrie Loop

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Embark on the Goatfell from Corrie Loop, a moderate hike spanning 6.1 miles (9.8 km) with a significant elevation gain of 2735 feet (834 metres). You can expect to complete…

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Location: Arran, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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