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These hills provide a wonderful walk with astounding views of Arran and much of Scotland’s west coast: to the north over Lochranza you can see up Loch Fyne, west out over to Jura, south-west looking down the massive Glen Iorsa with Spoon Island and Ireland visible, and to the south and east the high tops and dipping ridges of the Northern hills are visible.

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  Cir Mhor and Caisteal Abhail © Corinna Goeckeritz
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  Cir Mhor and Caisteal Abhail, top of Glen Sannox © Corinna Goeckeritz
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  Fionn Choire, Cir Mhor, Caisteal Abhail © Corinna Goeckeritz
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  View from the Caisteal Abhail @ Luke Furze

Distance: 15km
Highest point gained: 859m
Walk duration: 9hrs
Terrain: rough mountain walking, some scree
Technical Rating: Challenging
Blister Rating: 3

Walk description: The walk starts in North Glen Sannox and heads onto Sail an Im and a stunning ridge round to the rugged great turrets of natural rock that mark the top of Caisteal Abhail (859m), looking like the remains of ancient castles that once guarded the heart of the Arran hills.  Some of the best views to be seen on these hills are from here, with a panorama that takes in the whole island and beyond.  From here the route hugs the ridge around the top of Glen Sannox before ascending Cir Mhor (799m).  From the summit the decsent into Glen Rosa’s natural amphitheatre is via Fionn Choire.  Take a camera, collect memories!

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