Scotland
Beinn a' Chaisgein Mor
856M
2808FT
About Beinn a' Chaisgein Mor
Tucked away in the heart of the Fisherfield Forest, this massive Corbett offers a true wilderness experience. Characterised by rugged Lewisian gneiss terraces and steep northern flanks, the mountain provides an unparalleled vantage point over the serrated ridges of A' Mhaighdean and the deep, dark waters of Fionn Loch.
Key Statistics
Rank
45th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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345m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on the Lewisian Complex, a foundation of rock called orthogneiss. It was created when ancient molten rocks were transformed by intense pressure deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG982785
Latitude
57.7512°N
Longitude
5.3921°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for the 'Big Hill of the Cask', a likely reference to its bulky, rounded profile when viewed from the glens to the north.
- •Located in what is often called the 'Great Wilderness,' it is one of Scotland's most remote Corbetts, usually requiring a long approach from either Poolewe or Gruinard Bay.
- •The summit offers a spectacular, unhindered view of the 'Big Six' Fisherfield Munros, particularly the dramatic sandstone ramparts of Ruadh Stac Mor.
- •Despite being the 'Big' Chaisgein, many walkers find its 'Little' neighbor to the west, Beinn a' Chaisgein Beag, far more intimidating due to its sheer 500-metre plunge into the loch below.
- •If you have managed to reach this summit without getting your boots wet, you have likely discovered a secret path that has eluded every other walker in the history of the Highlands.