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An Caisteal

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

An Caisteal

The Easy Cuillin The summit of Bruach na Frithe as seen from high up in Fionn Choire. This is the easiest Munro summit on the main Black Cuillin ridge. Even so there is some easy scrambling to reach the summit and some big drops. It's the sensible option with four Jack Russells in tow! A glorious day on glorious mountains.
The Easy Cuillin Credit: Adam Ward

An Caisteal is a mountain located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is part of the Crianlarich Hills and is situated near the village of Crianlarich. The mountain stands at an impressive height of 995 meters (3,264 feet) and is a popular destination for hikers and climbers looking to challenge themselves with its steep slopes and rocky terrain.

An Caisteal is known for its distinctive shape, with a prominent rocky peak that offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The mountain is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts for its challenging ascent and rewarding vistas at the summit.

The name "An Caisteal" translates to "The Castle" in Gaelic, a fitting name for a mountain that commands such a strong presence in the landscape. The mountain is also home to a number of species of wildlife, including birds of prey and Scottish mountain hares.

Overall, An Caisteal is a must-visit destination for those looking to experience the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands and test their skills on a challenging mountain climb.

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An Caisteal Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.239887/-6.2098592 or Grid Reference NG4624. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Easy Cuillin The summit of Bruach na Frithe as seen from high up in Fionn Choire. This is the easiest Munro summit on the main Black Cuillin ridge. Even so there is some easy scrambling to reach the summit and some big drops. It's the sensible option with four Jack Russells in tow! A glorious day on glorious mountains.
The Easy Cuillin
The summit of Bruach na Frithe as seen from high up in Fionn Choire. This is the easiest Munro summit on the main Black Cuillin ridge. Even so there is some easy scrambling to reach the summit and some big drops. It's the sensible option with four Jack Russells in tow! A glorious day on glorious mountains.
Bla Bheinn Through the Gap Lovely view of Bla Bheinn in a gap of the steep ground between Am Basteir and Bruach na Frithe.
Bla Bheinn Through the Gap
Lovely view of Bla Bheinn in a gap of the steep ground between Am Basteir and Bruach na Frithe.
Bruach na Frithe Summit Slopes Just about at the summit of Bruach na Frithe, the easiest black Cuillin Munro to climb. The Munros of Bla Bheinn, Sgurr nan Gillean and Am Basteir are the peaks as seen from right to left. A figure can just be seen on the summit of Sgurr an Fhionn-Choire the peak in the centre. With 4 terriers and steep terrain we are not taking any chances - 2 are being carried and 2 are on the lead!
Bruach na Frithe Summit Slopes
Just about at the summit of Bruach na Frithe, the easiest black Cuillin Munro to climb. The Munros of Bla Bheinn, Sgurr nan Gillean and Am Basteir are the peaks as seen from right to left. A figure can just be seen on the summit of Sgurr an Fhionn-Choire the peak in the centre. With 4 terriers and steep terrain we are not taking any chances - 2 are being carried and 2 are on the lead!
Sgùrr na h-Uamha from ridge close to Sgùrr Beag Sgùrr na h-Uamha is at the centre of the image. Sgùrr Beag rises just to the left, out of view. The ridge from which the photograph was taken rises behind the camera position to Sgùrr nan Gillean.
Sgùrr na h-Uamha from ridge close to Sgùrr Beag
Sgùrr na h-Uamha is at the centre of the image. Sgùrr Beag rises just to the left, out of view. The ridge from which the photograph was taken rises behind the camera position to Sgùrr nan Gillean.
West ridge of Sgùrr nan Gillean The west ridge of Sgùrr nan Gillean descending from the summit, its route emphasised by the pale line of the path along its crest. Beyond the col the ridge rises to Am Basteir which is the nearest of the peaks with mist wisping around its summit. Coire a' Bhàsteir is the rocky bowl to the right of the ridge and Sgùrr a' Bhàsteir is the more brightly lit mountain above it, also misted.
West ridge of Sgùrr nan Gillean
The west ridge of Sgùrr nan Gillean descending from the summit, its route emphasised by the pale line of the path along its crest. Beyond the col the ridge rises to Am Basteir which is the nearest of the peaks with mist wisping around its summit. Coire a' Bhàsteir is the rocky bowl to the right of the ridge and Sgùrr a' Bhàsteir is the more brightly lit mountain above it, also misted.
An Dorus
An Dorus
Loch Coruisk seen from Eag Dubh
Loch Coruisk seen from Eag Dubh
Sgurr Beag A view to the 764m summit of Sgurr Beag, a prominence on the ridge running south from Sgurr nan Gillean.
Sgurr Beag
A view to the 764m summit of Sgurr Beag, a prominence on the ridge running south from Sgurr nan Gillean.
Pinnacle Ridge, Sgurr nan Gillean
Pinnacle Ridge, Sgurr nan Gillean
Flank of Bruach na Frithe Sligachan below and Glamaig above. Raasay and mainland mountains beyond.
Flank of Bruach na Frithe
Sligachan below and Glamaig above. Raasay and mainland mountains beyond.
Resting before the final summit push on a Cuillin summit On Bruach na Frithe with Loch Harport in the distance. Hills on Harris line the horizon.
Resting before the final summit push on a Cuillin summit
On Bruach na Frithe with Loch Harport in the distance. Hills on Harris line the horizon.
Sgùrr nan Gillean's southeast ridge Loch Scavaig and the Sleat peninsula lie beyond.
Sgùrr nan Gillean's southeast ridge
Loch Scavaig and the Sleat peninsula lie beyond.
Coir' a' Tairneilear A view to the back wall of the coire, with the peaks of Sgurr na Bairnich on the left and Bidein Druim nan Ramh on the right.
Coir' a' Tairneilear
A view to the back wall of the coire, with the peaks of Sgurr na Bairnich on the left and Bidein Druim nan Ramh on the right.
Pool on the Allt Coir' a' Tairneilear Clear water running through and over the boulders in lower Coir' a' Tairneilear.
Pool on the Allt Coir' a' Tairneilear
Clear water running through and over the boulders in lower Coir' a' Tairneilear.
West ridge, Sgurr nan Gillean View from near the top of the SE ridge on a typical cloudy day. Am Basteir stands guard on the left at the head of Coire a' Bhasteir, with Sgurr an Fhionn Choire to its left, and Bruach na Frithe beyond. Sgurr a' Bhasteir is across the corrie in the centre.
West ridge, Sgurr nan Gillean
View from near the top of the SE ridge on a typical cloudy day. Am Basteir stands guard on the left at the head of Coire a' Bhasteir, with Sgurr an Fhionn Choire to its left, and Bruach na Frithe beyond. Sgurr a' Bhasteir is across the corrie in the centre.
Sgurr nan Gillean - The Knight's Peak Looking from the A863, about 5km to the north.
Sgurr nan Gillean - The Knight's Peak
Looking from the A863, about 5km to the north.
On the summit of Bruach na Frithe Forty years later the immediate topography looked the same, and benefited from less cloud revealing also Sgurr nan Gillean on the Cuillin ridge. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/138174">NG4625 : Summit of Bruach na Frithe</a> in 2004.
On the summit of Bruach na Frithe
Forty years later the immediate topography looked the same, and benefited from less cloud revealing also Sgurr nan Gillean on the Cuillin ridge. See NG4625 : Summit of Bruach na Frithe in 2004.
Am Basteir A classic view of Am Basteir. Identical viewpoint to that of Ian Thomas taken 39 years later. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/17281">NG4625 : Am Basteir</a>. There is no no discernible change to the rock architecture from rock falls etc. My annotated Munro's Tables shows that I climbed Am Basteir but not the Tooth that day. Regrettably I remember little of the fun!
Am Basteir
A classic view of Am Basteir. Identical viewpoint to that of Ian Thomas taken 39 years later. NG4625 : Am Basteir. There is no no discernible change to the rock architecture from rock falls etc. My annotated Munro's Tables shows that I climbed Am Basteir but not the Tooth that day. Regrettably I remember little of the fun!
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An Caisteal is located at Grid Ref: NG4624 (Lat: 57.239887, Lng: -6.2098592)

Unitary Authority: Highland

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Coire a' Tairneilear
Name Gd: Coire a' Tairneilear
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Lat/Long: 57.2420008/-6.2163722
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Sgurr na Bairnich
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Lat/Long: 57.2420273/-6.2090576
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