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Outstanding views of the Goatfell summit further up the trail.

Popular site on North Arran with rock layers from two diverse periods which inspired geologist James Hutton's observations on the Earth's age.

Alcove on the coast with great views of the North Arran coast & the Isle of Bute.

Hutton's Unconformity is one of the important geological sites in the world. Identified by the 18th-century Scottish geologist James Hutton, this one in particular was crucial to our modern day understanding of the earth's formation.

Small footbridge to cross you over the flowing, brisk stream before continuing onto Goat Fell.

Campsite (actually just a mown meadow) by a small river. There is a toilet block. No reception - no showers. There is a post box - £5 per tent comes in here.

The North Summit on Goatfell stands at 818m, the main summit to the south is at 874m. It's not classified separately but does feel like a good high point and the obvious other end to the Stacach ridge. Often climbed on the way or in descent of the main summit. You get great views of the main summit from here and out across the sea to Bute.

The highest point on Arran, Goatfell is an awesome peak. It's 874m but climbed from sea level so you get every meter of the ascent! The views across Arran, over towards Bute and east onto mainland Scotland are wonderful. As a runner it's a tough ascent but well worth it for the mountain scenery and stunning ridgelines from the summit. Especially good if you now run across to North Goatfell and then down Glen Rosa.