Beinn Chabhair

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Beinn Chabhair

Summit of An Caisteal Credit: Steven Brown

Beinn Chabhair is a prominent hill located in the southern Highlands of Scotland, specifically in the county of Perthshire. With an elevation of 933 meters (3,061 feet), it is classified as a Corbett, meaning it falls just shy of being classified as a Munro (hills in Scotland with an elevation of at least 3,000 feet).

Situated near the northern end of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Beinn Chabhair offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Its distinct triangular shape and rugged slopes make it easily recognizable from a distance. The hill's name, Beinn Chabhair, is derived from the Gaelic words meaning "hill of the hawk."

The ascent of Beinn Chabhair is a popular activity among hikers and mountaineers, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from both near and far. The most common starting point for the climb is from Inverarnan, where a well-defined path leads through Strath Fillan and up the hill's eastern slopes. The ascent can be challenging at times, requiring a good level of fitness and navigational skills, especially in adverse weather conditions.

Once at the summit, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views of Loch Lomond and the surrounding peaks, including Ben Lui and Ben More. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the Arrochar Alps and the Isle of Arran in the distance.

Overall, Beinn Chabhair offers a thrilling and rewarding experience for those seeking to explore the mountainous beauty of Perthshire and the Scottish Highlands.

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Beinn Chabhair Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.325821/-4.6415185 or Grid Reference NN3617. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Summit of An Caisteal

Steven Brown

Bealach Buidhe towards An Caisteal

Steven Brown

Path on Meall nan Tarmachan

Steven Brown

Summit area of Beinn Chabhair

Ben Lomond in the distance.

Steven Brown

Icy path on Beinn Chabhair

Steven Brown

View SE along summit ridge of Beinn Chabhair

Colin Park

Summit cairn of Beinn Chabhair

Colin Park

The Castle

A rock feature near the end of the Twistin Hill ridge on An Caisteal. Normally it goes easily but today fresh snow smoothed down by parties in front of me made an ascent difficult and after a long period of umming and arhhing on one secure foothold I down climbed what is normally a trivial obstacle and went round the base. The rocks and clefts here are landslip features.

Richard Webb

Summit area, An Caisteal

There are a few candidates for highest point and a couple of cairns up here.

Richard Webb

West ridge, An Caisteal

Like neighbouring Beinn Chabhar, finding your way through the crags off the hill is tricky.

Richard Webb

Snowfield, An Caisteal

Shortlived snow, lying directly on the ground which is unusual for the time of year. By now there should be a build up of snow over the Winter. A result of this is that you are walking not on the snow, but the ground beneath - you cannot see what is there, so every step is lucky dip. Hit a slabby rock and over you go. As the day wore on, I accumulated damage like a computer game character and was a bit wrecked when I got down. Pretty though!

Richard Webb

West side of An Caisteal

The headwall of Coire Andoran. Lots of broken crags.

Richard Webb

Snow covered boulders, An Caisteal

On the west ridge. The snow was fresh and shortlived, lying directly on the ground which is unusual for the time of year. By now there should be a build up of snow over the Winter. A result of this is that you are walking not on the snow, but the ground beneath - you cannot see what is there, so every step is lucky dip. Hit a slabby rock and over you go. As the day wore on, I accumulated damage like a computer game character and was a bit wrecked when I got down. Pretty though!

Richard Webb