Scotland
Casteal na h-Iolaire
715M
2346FT
About Casteal na h-Iolaire
Rising as a rugged northern shoulder of Beinn an Oìr, this quartzite-strewn summit offers a wilder, less-trodden perspective on the Isle of Jura. Its scree-sloped character mirrors its loftier neighbours, providing a stony vantage point over the Sound of Islay and the uninhabited Atlantic-facing glens of the island's west coast.
Key Statistics
Rank
15th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Southern Hebrides
Prominence
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63.1m
Nearest Town
Ashgrove
Geology
You are walking on the Arran Northern Granite. This hard rock formed from molten magma that cooled deep underground before rising to create these rugged hills.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NR897422
Latitude
55.6283°N
Longitude
5.3416°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Castle of the Eagle,' a reference to the golden eagles that still frequent the high, lonely crags of the Jura wilderness.
- •From the summit, the view north looks directly over the narrow waist of Jura at Loch Tarbert, a sea loch that almost slices the island in two.
- •It is frequently visited as part of extended Jura rounds, providing a rugged, high-altitude extension to the classic crossing of the three main Paps.
- •The terrain is dominated by steep quartzite scree, offering a fine opportunity to discover exactly how many ways a loose rock can attempt to slide out from under a walking boot.