An Caisteal and Beinn a' Chroin Route Information

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An Caisteal & Beinn a' Chroin

Quick Facts

This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.

Total Ascent

1123 m

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.

Route Time

5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

14.50 km

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A brief summary of this route.

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Notes

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

Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.

We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.

Travel Information

Head to: Crianlarich

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

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,123 metres. Allow 5 hours to complete this 14.50 km route.

In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.

The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.

Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.

The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.

Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.

Route Information

Waypoint Detail

	Start from gate at E end of layby on A82 road
		NN36992397	Distance	Altitude 180 m

1	Follow track S under railway and over river, then continue SE for 1.7km
		NN37902262	Distance 2.02 km	Altitude 285 m

2	Leave track and ascend SSW to summit of Sron Garbh
		NN37462140	Distance 1.33 km	Altitude 700 m

3	Follow "Twistin Hill" ridge S to summit of An Caisteal
		NN37851933	Distance 2.26 km	Altitude 995 m

4	Descend SSE to col
		NN38141860	Distance 0.86 km	Altitude 810 m

5	Ascend SE to summit ridge
		NN38431845	Distance 0.32 km	Altitude 911 m

6	Bear ENE to summit of Beinn a' Chroin
		NN38761858	Distance 0.35 km	Altitude 942 m

7	Bear ENE to 940m Top
		NN39401858	Distance 0.90 km	Altitude 940 m

8	Descend N on the western slopes of Glas Bheag
		NN39201990	Distance 1.35 km	Altitude 510 m

9	Continue NNW through Coire Earb to rejoin the track by the River Falloch
		NN38182222	Distance 2.56 km	Altitude 300 m

10	Follow track NNW to return to start
		NN36992397	Distance 2.55 km	Altitude 180 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Ben Oss
by Metcheck

Images of An Caisteal & Beinn a' Chroin

The 'Castle'

Image by Davy Robertson

Saturday 18 February 2012

Image by Frederick Pollock

The return route follows the river Falloch which begins from the bealach between An Caisteal and Beinn a'Chroin.

Image by Audrey Waugh

Caisteal "cairn and castle". April 2009.

Image by Bruce Donachie

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by Kevin Woods on 05 May 2008:

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.

Written by John Gilchrist on 08 Sep 2007:

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.

Written by Bob Walls on 19 May 2007:

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.

Written by Mike Watson on 13 Nov 2005:

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.

Written by Craig Dunderdale on 07 May 2005:

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

Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.

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