Corrie via Coire Lan up Goatfell: route map, distance and time
875 m · North Ayrshire · OS grid NR991415
Goatfell is the highest point on the Isle of Arran, a granite peak above Brodick with a clear path and wide views over the Firth of Clyde.
A path climbs from the coast into Coire Lan and up to the summit ridge.
Corrie via Coire Lan at a glance
| Distance | 9.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,087 m |
| Time up | 3h 40m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Corrie village |
| Start grid reference | NS 024 435 |
| Summit grid reference | NR991415 |
Corrie via Coire Lan map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Corrie via Coire Lan takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 0m | 4h 30m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 40m | 5h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 25m | 6h 45m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:57, sunset 18:14. Start by 11:49 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:59, sunset 18:11. Start by 11:46 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Goatfell summit weather for this route
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Good Today Sunday 18 October
Overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:57, sunset 18:14.
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Good Tomorrow Monday 19 October
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 30 mph, 59% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:59, sunset 18:11.
Best day of the next seven for Corrie via Coire Lan: Sunday 18 October, with summit gusts around 17 mph and a 0% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Goatfell forecast · 14-day forecast · Is it safe to climb Goatfell?
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -4°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- Microspikes for icy paths. In snow, an ice axe and crampons and the skills to use them.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Goatfell
Goatfell is the highest point on the Isle of Arran, a granite peak above Brodick with a clear path and wide views over the Firth of Clyde. More about Goatfell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Corbett, Marilyn, historic county top, county top.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Cir Mhor (798 m), 2.4 km north-west
Challenges that include Goatfell
Other routes up Goatfell
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cladach (Brodick) via the east ridge | 6.4 km one way | 856 m | 2h 40m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NS 024 435, the summit at NR991415), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Corrie via Coire Lan: questions and answers
How far is Corrie via Coire Lan?
Corrie via Coire Lan is 9.1 km one way to the summit of Goatfell, with 1,087 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 18.2 km.
How long does Corrie via Coire Lan take?
About 3h 40m to the summit of Goatfell and 5h 25m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 6h 45m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Corrie via Coire Lan?
Corrie via Coire Lan starts from Corrie village. The grid reference is NS 024 435.
Is Corrie via Coire Lan suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Corrie via Coire Lan today?
By 11:49 at the latest. Sunset on Goatfell today is 18:14, Corrie via Coire Lan takes about 5h 25m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Corrie via Coire Lan?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).