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      Arran Goddard

      Arran Goddard

      Positive | Passionate | Reliable

      Mini Bio

      Originally from the east coast of Fife, I moved to the Highlands in 2018, drawn by a deep love for the outdoors and a desire to turn that passion into a career. I studied for a degree in Adventure Tourism Management in Fort William, where I gained my outdoor qualifications and developed the foundations of my professional journey. Since then, I’ve focused on creating core adventures that build resilience, support mental wellbeing. Now fully based in the Cairngorms National Park since 2023, I’m driven by a belief that time spent exploring wild places can have a lasting, positive impact on people’s lives.

      Favourite Place to Play

      It’s hard to choose! Glencoe holds a special place in my heart because of my family history. The Heartbreak Ridge in Ballater and the Sgòrr Gaoith loop are both incredible for mountain biking, and anywhere in the northwest Highlands never fails to inspire.

      Not a lot of People Know This

      I grew up as a dancer, training with the City of Edinburgh Dance School in Ballet, Jazz and tap. I was also a Scottish champion in karate. Alongside this, I appeared as a dancer in the film Sunshine on Leith.

      “My passion for the outdoors helped me to create a career, especially with a focus on resilience and mental health through outdoor exploring in Scotland and Greenland.”
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      Qualifications Read More
      • UKCC Level 2 Generic
      • UKCC Level 3 Canoe
      • Foundation Safety and Rescue
      • SCA – 2* Kayak & Canoe SCA – Canoe Award
      • SCA – Paddlesport Instructor
      • British Cycling – Mountain Bike Leader 2
      • British Cycling – Mountain Bike Leader 3
      • Scottish Cycling – Go MTB
      • Summer Mountain Leader
      Experience Read More
      • Completed five Polar expeditions on the east coast of Greenland
      • Completed the Orla Perc route in the Tatra Mountains, Poland
      • Bikepacked the Hebridean Way
      • Extensive knowledge of the Scottish Highlands
      • Hiked in Northern Greece
      • Guided seasons in Iceland and Canada
      • In the adventure tourism industry since 2018
      • Outdoor guide since 2020
      Biggest Adventure Read More

      Polar expedition in Greenland and reaching the highest summits of Poland.

      Specialist Subject Read More
      • Scottish Tourism and Culture
      • Mountain Biking
      • Scottish Conservation
      • Arctic Expeditions

      Book a trip with Arran

      Trip / Departure Availability Status Price Book
      Road Cycling – Outer Hebrides
      24th Jul - 30th Jul 2027       		6 place(s) left Available 3,085 Book Now
      The West Highland Way
      25th Aug - 1st Sep 2027       		16 place(s) left Available 2,895 Book Now

      Make Trip Private

      Sometimes it's nice to get family and friends together and travel privately for some quality time. This means you benefit from all the features of the group departure, including hand-picked accommodation and expert local guides and we'll take care of it all. Then you can make your choice of departures dates and we'll get back to you to finalise the details.

      We work together with our team of guides to decide which departures they lead each year. As part of that, guides provide available dates that they are free to be booked. This means that any of the dates you see in the first field of the form below, could be perfect for your private departure or customised tour.

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