Day 3-Goat Fell

After a lovely lie in, after a night watching Star Wars, we had our usual Coco-pops and chocolate spread on toast before heading up the highest peak on the Isle of Arran, Goat Fell. We were optimistic about the weather but as soon as we started walking, the rain began. Johannes keenly led us on, only to take us the wrong way as he was engaged in a riveting conversation about Scottish politicians, missing the route sign pointing in the other direction.

After 3 hours of hard climbing with several 5 minute midge disrupted breaks, and one escaping water bottle, we reached the top of Goat Fell. There we ate our lunch while enjoying a spectacular view of thick cloud and fog.

Coming down the mountain, we came across buzzards, a herring gull and lots of tiger wasps. Down by 

Brodick Castle we even saw a young deer. By this time we had a lovely breeze and gorgeous sunshine, meaning that all the midges, which had plagued us earlier were gone! 

To finish a fantastic day, we had cheesy nachos and a delicious chilli con carne, followed by chocolate smartie cake with candles, which we all blew out!