Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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505 m

Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park

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Brodick Castle is an imposing island fortress surrounded by mountains. The castle you see today dates to 1844. However, a fortress has existed on the site, which occupies a strategic …

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6.30 km

Goatfell Summit

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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 …

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7.17 km

Saddle to North Goatfell

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A cracking easy to moderate scramble onto North Goat Fell. Gets trickier towards the summit.

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14.6 km

Glen Rosa

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A stunning Glen, it’s a must walk if you’re visiting the Island. Beautiful river with plenty of plunge pools for a dip.

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18.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.29 km

7.55 km

1.27 km

519 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

4.82 km

927 m

896 m

611 m

Elevation

Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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