Cìr Mhòr

Cìr Mhòr is a mountain on the island of Arran off the Ayrshire coast. It stands north of Goatfell, its parent peak, and the two are linked by a narrow ridge called The Saddle. The name means ‘big ridge’ in Gaelic, matching the Welsh term. The mountain is listed as a Marilyn, a Corbett and a HuMP, categories that recognise height and prominence. Several hill societies maintain these lists and publish them on the Database of British and Irish Hills. The ridge walk from Goatfell to Cìr Mhòr gives wide views across Arran and the Firth of Clyde. The climb is steady but not technical, and the summit offers a broad plateau with few obstacles. On clear days Ben Lomond and the Arrochar Alps appear to the north. The route is popular with hill-walkers who want a shorter outing than a full Munro. The surrounding landscape is a mix of heather moor and rocky outcrops. Red deer are often seen on the lower slopes, and ravens circle above the ridge. The return to the start can be made by the same path or extended to visit other nearby tops. The air is clean and the silence deep once the ridge is reached.