Cioch na h-Oighe is a classic scramble. It is airy and exposed so it isn’t really for the faint-hearted or those with a fear of heights. The ridge is about 2 feet (0.6 m) wide in places with big drops on both sides. Care should be taken and I would suggest this is not one to tackle in wet or poor weather.

If descending towards Sannox, there are some large slabs and loose rocks to negotiate on the steep descent, but great views of the Devil's Punchbowl.

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1. Goatfell loop via Cioch na h-Oighe (The Bastion) — Isle of Arran

14.0km

06:04

900m

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2. North Goatfell – The Saddle loop from Sannox

16.4km

07:44

1,390m

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3. North Goatfell – Goatfell Summit loop from Sannox

14.5km

06:37

930m

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Elevation 570 m

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Location: Arran, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Cioch na h-Oighe

1. Goatfell loop via Cioch na h-Oighe (The Bastion) — Isle of Arran

2. North Goatfell – The Saddle loop from Sannox

3. North Goatfell – Goatfell Summit loop from Sannox

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