Fundraise for Esse House UK

 What to expect: Climbing Goatfell is one of the Isle of Arran’s most rewarding adventures, offering a blend of rugged mountain scenery and sweeping coastal views. Standing near a 900m from sea level, it’s the island’s highest peak and a favourite among walkers for its well‑trodden paths and dramatic granite ridges. Meeting at 11:15am, for a short safety briefing in the car-park of Arran Mountain Rescue Centre, a short walk from Brodick we will begin at 11:30am - following a clear route that gradually rises through woodland before opening onto wide moorland slopes. As you climb higher, the landscape becomes increasingly wild, with heather, juniper, and the chance to spot buzzards or even golden eagles soaring overhead. The final ascent is the most demanding, weaving steeply through granite boulders toward the summit cairn. On a clear day, the reward is spectacular: panoramic views stretching across Arran’s peaks, out to Jura and Ben Lomond, and even as far as Ireland. Following your descent, there will be a roaring fire ready, and a BBQ (with vegan options available) to refuel, before jumping on the last ferry back to the mainland and onward home. The entire climb and descent is projected to take between 3 and 4 hours. 

To participate: This fundraising event is open to anyone that shares the aims and values of Esse House UK,  and is free to attend providing you can cover your travel costs to the meeting point, and agree to collect a minimum of £100 in sponsorships, for the benefit on Esse House UK, for you to complete the The Climb. Attendees of the EsseCamp being held on the Isle of Arran at the same time will be asked to gain a minimum of £25 in sponsorships to take part in "The Climb"

How to fundraise: We will provide you with your own donation page that you can share with your friends and family. Your name is only secured as a participant once you hit the £50 in sponsorship contributions made via your link. You are welcome to collect cash and make the payment under your own name if you are given sponsorships in cash.

Travel Advice: If you want to take part in 'The Climb' You will need to pre-book the following tickets to ensure you arrive in Brodick with enough time to make it to the meeting point for a safety briefing, and have enough time to complete 'The Climb," refuel at the post-climb BBQ, and make it back for the last ferry back to Ardrossan!

 Sunday 3rd May, dep. Ardrossan at 09:45am & arr. Brodick at 10:40am.

 Sunday 3rd May, dep. Brodick at 16:40pm & arr. Ardrossan at 17:35pm