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Goatfell Summit

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Goatfell Summit

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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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    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.

    August 29, 2018

    Hiking

    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.

    May 22, 2020

    Mountain biking

    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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    1. Goatfell from Brodick Castle — Isle of Arran

    11.8km

    04:26

    810m

    800m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 870 m

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