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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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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2. Goat Fell & Glen Rosa loop from Brodick Castle — Isle of Arran

18.8km

06:17

870m

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

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3. Goatfell & the Stacach Ridge loop from Corrie — Isle of Arran

9.82km

04:04

830m

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

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Trail Magazine

December 13, 2019

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

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.

NuroStaar

May 12, 2021

One of the best places i have been hiking and especially North Goat Fell across to Cìr Mhòr via the ridgeline before traversing Glen Rosa back to Brodick.

Amazing scenery!

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Location: Arran, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Start of Goatfell Trail at Brodick Castle

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Goatfell Summit

1. Goatfell from Brodick Castle — Isle of Arran

2. Goat Fell & Glen Rosa loop from Brodick Castle — Isle of Arran

3. Goatfell & the Stacach Ridge loop from Corrie — Isle of Arran

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