Scotland
Beinn a' Chaisteil
787M
2582FT
About Beinn a' Chaisteil
Standing prominently above the West Highland Way north of Tyndrum, this Corbett is defined by steep, grassy slopes and a broad summit plateau. It offers a relatively straightforward ascent compared to its rockier neighbours, providing clear, unobstructed views across to the massive, conical profile of Beinn Dorain and the Orchy hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
39th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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280
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking across the Crom Psammite Formation. This durable rock began as layers of sand that were compressed and hardened into a solid, gritty foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH369801
Latitude
57.7809°N
Longitude
4.7430°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Castle', likely referring to the tiered, defensive appearance of the crags on its northeastern face rather than any physical fortification.
- •The hill is situated on the boundary between Perth and Kinross and Argyll and Bute, with the summit ridge acting as the historical march between these regions.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a bird's-eye view of the Auch Viaduct, a horseshoe-shaped railway bridge that carries the West Highland Line through the glen.
- •It is most often climbed in tandem with the neighbouring Corbett, Beinn Odhar, using the old military road at its base as a convenient approach route.
- •Any hikers arriving at the summit expecting to find masonry will be disappointed; the only 'castle' here is the mountain itself, which fortunately requires no siege engines to conquer.