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This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
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An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.
Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.
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An easy day initially on grass, but with some rocky tops higher up.
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Head to: Crianlarich
From Crianlarich (A82) travel SW 2km to parking.
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An Caisteal from Beinn'a Chroin 21.04.06
© David Singleton
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Image by David Singleton
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Looking towards the Castle from Twistin Hill.
© Donny McKie
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Image by Donny McKie
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The return route follows the river Falloch which begins from the bealach between An Caisteal and Beinn a'Chroin.
© Audrey Waugh
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what a view ?
© Alastair Mcausland
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Written by
Kevin Woods
on 05 May 2008:
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A good walk - the route up to An Caisteal is enjoyable although I went by Stob Glas. What really put a dampener on the day however was the long boggy walk out of Coire Earb. After two Munros it was not terribly pleasant and it'd probably help to start the day here instead of finish! The ascent up to Beinn a' Chroin was also enjoyable - there's some exposure and heights involved but the path is always established enough for secure footing.
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John Gilchrist
on 08 Sep 2007:
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Agree with comment below from DB - try the reverse of the route: Beinn A Chroin direct from Glen Falloch via Glas Beag; then bealach to An Caisteal. Having tried both, this has the distinct advantage of not finishing the day in a boggy anticlimax.
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Written by
Bob Walls
on 19 May 2007:
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Tried to follow route exactly as suggested and found the accent of Sron Garbh to be an interesting option, as compared with the normal ascent. Because there is no obvious path to follow, you get the feeling of a true mountain untill you reach the path crossing Twistin hill.
The crossing of the high col between An Casteal and Beinn a Chroin is an absolute joy and should not be rushed.The boggy section on the return can easily be avoided by remaining slightly higher than the path. A day of contrasts and wonderment. ENJOY.
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Mike Watson
on 13 Nov 2005:
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Did the route as described with a slight twist as we popped over to Beinn Chabhair after An Caisteal before going back to join the track ti Beinn a'Chroin.
Took 6 hours total and yes the walk out along the glen is very very boggy! Take dry clothes.
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Craig Dunderdale
on 07 May 2005:
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The sooner you go up Twistin Hill the drier your feet will be! In low cloud the walk out to Beinn a' Chroin seemed to take ages. Make sure you return to the bealach it's NOT easier to try and cut across the steep group. It took about 6hrs
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