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The mountains in the North of Arran are some of the most dramatic and serious to be found anywhere in Scotland. I am a fully insured and qualified mountain leader who can help you explore these peaks with confidence.
Whether it is climbing Goatfell, the highest mountain on Arran, or walking along an exposed ridge at the more remote end of the range, there are many exciting goals and challenges on offer.
You can book on to a scheduled walk, or hire a guide with local
knowledge and a friendly professional approach to help you explore the
hills with confidence. Whatever you choose I offer a range of special walks and navigation
courses and can tailor the day out to suit you.
Hire a guide for a day in the mountains
Many people prefer a personal itinerary designed specifically for them. There are so many fantastic walks, hikes, scrambles and places to
watch wildlife on Arran that it would be impossible to mention them all
here. The following are just suggested itineraries. If you would like
to discuss possibilities please contact me on info@arranwildwalks.co.uk. £40pp or minimum £80 or two people. Click here for booking information. Download the Private Mountain Guiding infosheet.
The Three Beinns: A traverse of the Bein Nuis, Beinn Tarsuinn and Beinn A'Chliabhain is Arran's classic ridge walk with spectacular views of the fine ridges and deep glens of the Goatfell Range. The rock formation on the left is known as the Old Man of Tarsuinn and is a well known landmark on the route. The terrain is wild and remote and home to ravens, eagle and red deer. This walk also passes close to the wreckage of a B-24D Liberator air craft that crashed on Beinn Nuis in 1943.
Goatfell and Stacach Ridge: Arran's highest peak climbs to 874m and the views from the top are well worth the effort. Although it falls short of Munro status, Goatfell is a Corbett making an ascent a worthy challenge. It is optional to traverse the knobbly Stacach Ridge, with an experienced mountain leader on hand to guide you. The views are fabulous, the granite is rough and grippy and the sense of achievement is immense.
North Glen Sannox Horseshoe: A magnificent day out on the hill that tackles steep terrain in a remote part of the Goatfell Range. The names of the peaks ring with legend; we will ascend the famous "castles" of Caisteal Abhail with an option to traverse the famous Sleeping Warrior and cross the Witches Step of Ceum Na Cailllich.
Through the Glens via the Saddle: Take a journey through two of Scotland's most beautiful glens, carved from granite by ancient glaciers. We cross from Glen Sannox to Glen Rosa via a short scramble over The Saddle. Fantastic opportunities for seeing red deer and golden eagles on route
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