South ridge of Beinn a Chliabhain - geograph

Glen Rosa ( gd, Gleann Ruasaidh) is a glen near Goat Fell on the

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. Glen Rosa can be reached from the road just outside Brodick. The trek up the glen is fairly low-lying, gaining less than in altitude.

Camping and climbing

There is a campsite at the foot of the glen. Glen Rosa is convenient to reach some of the main peaks on Arran.

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Photos of the glenRosaBurn photography
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