Goat Fell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Goat Fell |
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| Gaoda Bheinn | |
Goat Fell as seen from Brodick shore.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) |
| Prominence | 874 m (2,867 ft) Ranked 16th in British Isles |
| Parent peak | none - HP Arran |
| Listing | Corbett, Marilyn, Hardy, council top (North Ayrshire), county top (Bute) |
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 Goat Fell
Location in North Ayrshire
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| OS grid | NR991415 |
| Topo map | OS Explorer 361; Landrangers 62, 69 |
Goat Fell (marked as Goatfell by the Ordnance Survey; Scottish Gaelic: Gaoda Bheinn) is the highest point on the Isle of Arran. At 874 metres (2,867 ft), it is one of four Corbetts on the island. The mountain, along with nearby Brodick Castle, is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
The name is believed to mean 'Goat Mountain' (from the Norse geita).
Ascent
Due to the popularity of "Scotland in miniature" (Arran), Goat Fell is a very popular peak and there are many possible routes of ascent, some of which may be combined with visits to the summits of other nearby peaks. The most commonly used route, a constructed path of just over 3 miles (5 km) in length, starts from near Brodick Castle in Cladach. Initially the path leads up through the forested grounds of the castle, passing many rhododendron bushes. At just under 1,000 ft (300 m) above sea level the path leaves the forestry, and the route continues through bare moorland, reaching the summit by way of the east ridge of the mountain. There is a viewpoint table at the summit: on a clear day Northern Ireland may be seen.
An alternative shorter and steeper route comes up from the village of Corrie. This route joins the main path on the east ridge. Goat Fell may also be climbed from the north, where it is linked by a ridge to the subsidiary top of North Goatfell, a point from which three ridges radiate.
See also
In Spanish: Goat Fell para niños
