Cioch na h-Oighe and Goatfell
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Cioch na h-Oighe rises up impressively on the south side of Glen Sannox, as if to guard the entrance to the further glen and the inner peaks of Arran. It stands at the front edge of a ridge that runs around the back of the glacial hollow of Coire na Ciche, “The Devils Punchbowl”. From its lofty top the views out over the Clyde and across the vast Glen Sannox are breathtaking.
Distance: 12km
Highest point gained: 874m
Walk duration: 8hrs
Terrain: some rough mountain paths, moorland, some scrambling
Technical Rating: Challenging
Blister Rating: 3
Walk description: Starting at the mouth of Glen Sannox the first part of this walk gently climbs to the foot of Cioch na h-Oighe over footpath and moor. From there, the climb to the top is very steep and 200m is ascended in little over half a kilometre with some scrambling on the way. After stopping for a while on the top, the ridge that follows on round the back of the Devils Punchbowl is exposed with great views of the Punchbowl and challenging terrain. From here the walk then climbs to the next peak of Mullach Buidhe and on to North Goatfell with a good path over high ground. The route continues up the Stacach ridge, running over and around a series of tors and buttresses that make up this section and eventually the very top of Goatfell is reached, Arran's highest peak. From the top down into Cladach is on a well made footpath.
ADVISED KIT LIST
Suggested Hill Clothing
NO jeans – anyone wearing jeans will not be allowed to start the walk, and no refund will be possible
Stout hill walking boots
Appropriate walking trousers, top layers and fleece – preferably no cotton layers
Suggested minimum daysac contents
Waterproof (not showerproof) trousers
Waterproof (not showerproof) jacket
Spare fleece (in addition to one being worn)
Spare socks
Woollen or fleece hat
Gloves
Packed lunch and drink
Any personal medicines
Sun cream and insect repellent
