First walked up Goat Fell as a kid in 1970. It seemed dead easy at the time. Tried it again a few years ago and we got tantalisingly close to the summit but just couldn't seem to get round those massive boulders. Couldn't have been more than 30 or 40 feet away but eventually turned round as the light was fading fast. Views from up there are gorgeous. Arran is a very special place. As always, your video was magic!
Thanks Chris. Yeah its a stunning hill on a great day you can see for mega miles busy as hell though. Been up twice in fact the week before this it was windy as hell freezing and clagged over i waited a week came back and got sun burnt to hell lol!
Not been to Arran since I was a lad. Brought back memories watching this. Very nice video Peter and you caught the views perfectly. What a perfect day too, you lucky man!
This brings back good memories. Been up there twice: once it was like this & got thoroughly sunburned and once in thick mist when we could’ve been anywhere!
Great VID I can run from brodick to top of Goat Fell and back to brodick in 1hr 46mins, you don't see that much that way but it feels really good once you stop
Now thats impressive! I have seen many fell runners up in the highlands and they are super fit and i take my hat off to them. But as you say, No time to hang about and admire the views which is the reason i do it in the first place. Thanks for the comment Lisa, Happy running :) peter.
@@MUNROSnCORBETTS No my running is by, I shouldn't have said 'I can' instead it should be 'I once did'; unfortunately I shattered my pelvis climbing the 'Whispering Grooves' route on the Buachaille Etive Mor ; belay point came adrift when I fell. A nippy one but at least I can still walk, I'll attempt a low level walk this summer to see if I still can..Have a good summer hill walking
@@lisazack6459 Jeezo Lisa!! Sorry to hear that. I can only imagine how that day must have been. Hope you can get back to a certain level of pain free fitness to at least still get to the summits. All the very best and stay safe out there. peter.
My favourite way to do this hill is to get the bus to drop me at the foot of the path just before Corrie, head up towards North Goat Fell, along below the ridge to Goat Fell, and then down the "tourist path" back to Brodick. That way you make it a linear walk instead of out-and-back, and you get to stop at the Wineport pub before walking along the beach to the ferry. One of my favourite days out.
Was lovely Brian got sunburnt to hell right enough but as you say it was perfect. However 7 days earlier i had to turn back because of a howlin gale just shows how it changes up here. You been up there mate?
Wow! Stunning views. I guess that's why its so busy at the top. I've never been to Arran but based on your video I should add it to my hit list. Nice video. Thanks for Sharing. David. :-)
Hi Peter i wondered what you were doing on a bus,i went round the beach to the golf course and the path was about 15 mins away.I think i went up from the other side(got half way up carried my heaviest pack ever, 1st wildcamp).Glad you got a sunny day,awesome view from summit,those are great mountains whatever their height.I going there this year maybe camp by the sea for a change,great video mate lets hope for more sun atb Eddie.
Love the video. Was up there last week in similar weather but from Sannox, via cioche na m'oighe could be wrong there. . Would'recommend it if you have head for heights and don't mind a little scrambling. Loved the bit about your dad. I'm 61 and other than the fact that my body disagrees don't feel older than my 40s. Inspired by this I'll think post the video of my day
I havent watched this in ages, I had to scroll through to find out my "Dad" comment LOL! Thank you for taking time out to watch and comment Ian, I have met and been passed by many times by various hillwaking clubs around Scotland and i must admit many are OAP's. Who i must admit are about a million times more energetic than me, So that is a wee inspiration for me. i would like to see your vid Ian and i will keep an eye out if you do post it. Thanks once again, peter.
Thanks ma man! Unless there is a covering of ice or snow i would say no. There is more or less a path all the way up to the summit, Just a decent pair of boots and the usual bag with food, water & ginger etc Its also very busy so its highly unlikely you will get lost. Have a safe trip, peter :)
Yeah doing good mate just work and no fun atm lol. Yeah going to Greece end of june then cairngorms for a few days wild camping when i'm back dying to get out there haha :) How's things been mate.
Haha best to avoid if it's like sauchiehall st ;) I'm sure im cursed every nice day i'm working day off weather is horrible lol. Last time I went to Arrochar the hail stones were like golf balls lol. Good weather now though going up cairngorms next month
Hi jessie, im not really sure to be honest. I think the boulders are granite, and i would assume that they look bare because of wind and rain erosion maybe? I have noticed similar rock formations on other summits, especialy on cac carn beag(lochnagar), peter.
Thank you for your response :)..Will be interesting to find out some of the geological history of Arran. By the way have visited there 3 times and always enjoyed it.
