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An Caisteal & Beinn a' Chroin
Total Ascent 1123 m
 
Route Time 5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 14.50 km
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An Caisteal
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Panoramic view of An Caisteal Beinn a' Chroin and Beinn Chabhair from the top of twistin hill

© Davy Robertson
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Travel Information

From Crianlarich (A82) travel SW 2km to parking.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,123 meters. Allow 5 hours to complete this 14.50km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from gate at E end of layby on A82 roadNN36992397
1Follow track S under railway and over river, then continue SE for 1.7kmNN37902262
2Leave track and ascend SSW to summit of Sron GarbhNN37462140
3Follow "Twistin Hill" ridge S to summit of An Caisteal NN37851933
4Descend SSE to colNN38141860
5Ascend SE to summit ridgeNN38431845
6Bear ENE to summit of Beinn a' ChroinNN38761858
7Bear ENE to 940m TopNN39401858
8Descend N on the western slopes of Glas BheagNN39201990
9Continue NNW through Coire Earb to rejoin the track by the River FallochNN38182222
10Follow track NNW to return to startNN36992397
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Notes

An easy day initially on grass, but with some rocky tops higher up.

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Local Accommodation Options
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4.8 km Glenardran House - Crianlarich , FK20 8QS   Tel: 01838 300236
7.6 km Glengarry House - Tyndrum, FK20 8RY   Tel: 01838 400224
7.6 km West Highland Lodge - Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8RU   Tel: 01838 300 283
12.4 km Suie Lodge Hotel - Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich, FK20 8QT   Tel: 01567 820417
19.9 km Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ   Tel: 01838 400220
20.3 km Rosebank House - Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire, FK18 8NA   Tel: 01877 384208
20.9 km Rowantreebank B&B - Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA, G83 7AA   Tel: 01301 702318/07933030957
21.3 km Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA   Tel: 01838 200234
21.7 km Burnbrae B & B - Shore Road Arrochar, G83 7AG   Tel: 01301 702988
22.6 km Clachan Cottage Hotel - Lochside, Lochearnhead, FK19 8PU   Tel: 01567 830247
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