What is the highest mountain on the Isle of Arran in Scotland?
A) Ben Nevis
B) Goat Fell
C) Scafell Pike
D) Snowdon
Answer: B) Goat Fell
Goat Fell is part of which mountain range in Scotland?
A) Grampian Mountains
B) Cairngorms
C) Southern Uplands
D) Isle of Arran Mountains
Answer: D) Isle of Arran Mountains
What is the elevation of Goat Fell?
A) 2,344 meters (7,690 feet)
B) 1,345 meters (4,413 feet)
C) 874 meters (2,867 feet)
D) 992 meters (3,255 feet)
Answer: C) 874 meters (2,867 feet)
Which body of water separates the Isle of Arran from the Scottish mainland?
A) Loch Ness
B) Firth of Clyde
C) Loch Lomond
D) Sound of Bute
Answer: B) Firth of Clyde
Goat Fell is a popular destination for what outdoor activity?
A) Caving
B) Mountain biking
C) Hiking
D) Windsurfing
Answer: C) Hiking
What is the name of the nearby village on the Isle of Arran that serves as a base for hikers heading to Goat Fell?
A) Brodick
B) Campbeltown
C) Rothesay
D) Lochranza
Answer: A) Brodick
Goat Fell is known for its stunning views of which nearby island?
A) Islay
B) Jura
C) Mull
D) Bute
Answer: B) Jura
Which national park is the Isle of Arran, including Goat Fell, a part of?
A) Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
B) Cairngorms National Park
C) Northumberland National Park
D) Lake District National Park
Answer: A) Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
What is the name of the ridge that leads to the summit of Goat Fell?
A) Aonach Eagach
B) Arran Ridge
C) Goat Fell Ridge
D) The Saddle
Answer: C) Goat Fell Ridge
Which of the following animals is commonly spotted in the vicinity of Goat Fell?
A) Wolves
B) Mountain goats
C) Red deer
D) Humpback whales
Answer: C) Red deer
What is the name of the geological feature on Goat Fell that resembles a “whaleback” ridge?
A) Whaleback Ridge
B) Aonach Eagach
C) Drumlin
D) Cirque
Answer: A) Whaleback Ridge
Which of the following islands is NOT visible from the summit of Goat Fell on a clear day?
A) Islay
B) Jura
C) Skye
D) Mull
Answer: C) Skye
What is the name of the glen (valley) on the eastern side of Goat Fell that is a starting point for some hiking routes?
A) Glen Rosa
B) Glen Coe
C) Glen Nevis
D) Glen Mor
Answer: A) Glen Rosa
Goat Fell is a prominent feature of the Isle of Arran, which is often referred to by what nickname?
A) “The Emerald Isle”
B) “The Whisky Isle”
C) “The Granite City”
D) “The Hebridean Isle”
Answer: B) “The Whisky Isle”
What is the primary rock type that makes up Goat Fell and the Isle of Arran?
A) Granite
B) Limestone
C) Sandstone
D) Slate
Answer: A) Granite
What is the name of the body of water that lies to the west of Goat Fell and the Isle of Arran?
A) Loch Fyne
B) Loch Ness
C) Loch Linnhe
D) Loch Tay
Answer: A) Loch Fyne
Goat Fell is a popular destination for climbers and hikers, with several well-marked trails. Which of the following is NOT a trail on Goat Fell?
A) The Goatfell Loop
B) The Three Beinns
C) The North Goatfell Ridge
D) The Saddle
Answer: D) The Saddle
What is the name of the natural reserve located on the slopes of Goat Fell that is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna?
A) Goat Fell Nature Reserve
B) Glen Rosa Reserve
C) Arran Wildlife Reserve
D) Brodick Reserve
Answer: B) Glen Rosa Reserve
Which of the following is a notable feature of Goat Fell’s summit area?
A) A large crater
B) A glacial tarn
C) A standing stone
D) A weather observatory
Answer: C) A standing stone
What is the name of the mountain range on the Isle of Arran that includes Goat Fell?
A) The Grampians
B) The Southern Uplands
C) The Arran Alps
D) The Trossachs
Answer: C) The Arran Alps
Which of the following birds is commonly seen while hiking on Goat Fell?
A) Puffins
B) Red kites
C) Golden eagles
D) Oystercatchers
Answer: C) Golden eagles
What is the name of the river that flows near the eastern base of Goat Fell, through Glen Rosa?
A) River Spey
B) River Clyde
C) River Dee
D) River Rosa
Answer: D) River Rosa
Which famous Scottish author was inspired by the landscapes of Arran, including Goat Fell, in some of their literary works?
A) Sir Walter Scott
B) Robert Burns
C) J.K. Rowling
D) Irvine Welsh
Answer: A) Sir Walter Scott
What is the name of the nearby bay located to the south of Goat Fell, known for its sandy beach and scenic views?
A) Brodick Bay
B) Lamlash Bay
C) Blackwaterfoot Bay
D) Whiting Bay
Answer: A) Brodick Bay
Which of the following is a popular activity for visitors to the Isle of Arran, including those who hike Goat Fell?
A) Windsurfing
B) Snowboarding
C) Skiing
D) Paragliding
Answer: A) Windsurfing
What is the name of the nearby castle that is a popular attraction for tourists visiting Goat Fell and the Isle of Arran?
A) Brodick Castle
B) Lochranza Castle
C) Dougarie Castle
D) Lamlash Castle
Answer: A) Brodick Castle
Which of the following islands is located to the east of the Isle of Arran and can be seen from Goat Fell’s summit?
A) Mull
B) Bute
C) Islay
D) Skye
Answer: B) Bute
What is the name of the bay located to the north of Goat Fell, known for its picturesque setting and views of the Scottish mainland?
A) Brodick Bay
B) Lamlash Bay
C) Lochranza Bay
D) Blackwaterfoot Bay
Answer: C) Lochranza Bay
Which of the following geological features is Goat Fell known for, particularly on its northern slopes?
A) Volcanic craters
B) Glacial cirques
C) Karst landscapes
D) Sand dunes
Answer: B) Glacial cirques
What is the name of the ferry terminal on the Isle of Arran that connects the island to the mainland of Scotland?
A) Brodick Ferry Terminal
B) Lamlash Ferry Port
C) Lochranza Ferry Terminal
D) Whiting Bay Ferry Port
Answer: A) Brodick Ferry Terminal
Which of the following plant species can be commonly found on the slopes of Goat Fell?
A) Palm trees
B) Heather
C) Cacti
D) Bamboo
Answer: B) Heather
What is the name of the historic distillery located on the Isle of Arran, known for producing whisky?
A) Brodick Distillery
B) Lamlash Whisky Works
C) Lochranza Distillery
D) Whiting Bay Scotch Co.
Answer: C) Lochranza Distillery
Which of the following is a popular winter activity on Goat Fell for experienced hikers and mountaineers?
A) Ice skating
B) Snowshoeing
C) Avalanche hunting
D) Extreme skiing
Answer: B) Snowshoeing
What is the name of the glacial valley on the northern side of Goat Fell, formed during the last ice age?
A) Glen Rosa
B) Glen Sannox
C) Glen Cloy
D) Glen Scorrodale
Answer: B) Glen Sannox
Which of the following islands is NOT part of the Inner Hebrides, where Goat Fell is located?
A) Skye
B) Islay
C) Jura
D) Lewis and Harris
Answer: D) Lewis and Harris
What is the name of the narrow strait that separates the Isle of Arran from the island of Bute?
A) Sound of Jura
B) Kyles of Bute
C) Minch Strait
D) Sound of Mull
Answer: B) Kyles of Bute
Which of the following is NOT a typical hazard encountered by hikers on Goat Fell?
A) Avalanches
B) Strong winds
C) Rapid river crossings
D) Limited visibility in mist
Answer: C) Rapid river crossings
What is the name of the traditional Scottish dish made from oats and often enjoyed by hikers as a snack on Goat Fell?
A) Haggis
B) Neeps and tatties
C) Porridge
D) Black pudding
Answer: C) Porridge
What is the name of the mountain range located on the Scottish mainland, visible from Goat Fell’s summit on a clear day?
A) Grampian Mountains
B) Cairngorms
C) Trossachs
D) Cheviot Hills
Answer: A) Grampian Mountains
Which of the following islands is known for its whisky distilleries and can be seen from Goat Fell’s summit?
A) Islay
B) Skye
C) Orkney
D) Lewis and Harris
Answer: A) Islay
What is the name of the bay located to the southeast of Goat Fell, known for its sandy beach and coastal walks?
A) Brodick Bay
B) Whiting Bay
C) Lamlash Bay
D) Lochranza Bay
Answer: B) Whiting Bay
Which of the following plant species is known for its distinctive purple blooms and is common on Goat Fell?
A) Bluebells
B) Thistles
C) Daffodils
D) Sunflowers
Answer: B) Thistles
What is the name of the narrow channel of water that separates the Isle of Arran from the smaller island of Holy Isle?
A) Firth of Lorn
B) Kilbrannan Sound
C) Firth of Clyde
D) Pladda Sound
Answer: D) Pladda Sound
Which of the following is a popular wildlife species found on the Isle of Arran, including around Goat Fell?
A) Polar bears
B) Bottlenose dolphins
C) Giant pandas
D) Koalas
Answer: B) Bottlenose dolphins
What is the name of the nearby distillery that produces the popular “Arran Single Malt” whisky, often enjoyed by visitors to Goat Fell?
A) Brodick Distillery
B) Lochranza Distillery
C) Lamlash Whisky Works
D) Whiting Bay Scotch Co.
Answer: B) Lochranza Distillery
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Goat Fell’s landscape?
A) Corrie
B) Crag
C) Fjord
D) Scree slope
Answer: C) Fjord
What is the name of the small, picturesque waterfall located in Glen Rosa, near Goat Fell?
A) Rosa Falls
B) Glen Waterfall
C) Fairy Glen Falls
D) Eas Mor
Answer: D) Eas Mor
Which of the following is a common type of weather condition encountered on Goat Fell due to its elevation and coastal location?
A) Desert climate
B) Tropical storms
C) Fog and mist
D) Heatwaves
Answer: C) Fog and mist
What is the name of the narrow strait that separates the Isle of Arran from the smaller island of Pladda?
A) Kilbrannan Sound
B) Pladda Sound
C) Firth of Clyde
D) Firth of Lorn
Answer: B) Pladda Sound
What is the name of the local geological society on the Isle of Arran that offers guided tours and educational programs about Goat Fell and the island’s geology?
A) Arran Rocks Society
B) Geology Explorers of Arran
C) Isle of Arran Geopark
D) Arran Earth Science Club
Answer: C) Isle of Arran Geopark
