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An Caisteal

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

An Caisteal

Summit of An Caisteal
Summit of An Caisteal Credit: Steven Brown

An Caisteal is a prominent hill located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is part of the Grampian Mountains range and stands at an impressive height of 995 meters (3,264 feet). The name "An Caisteal" is Gaelic for "The Castle," which is fitting as the hill is known for its striking resemblance to a castle when viewed from certain angles.

Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, An Caisteal offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and nearby Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. It is a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.

The ascent to the summit of An Caisteal can be challenging, with steep and rocky sections that require some scrambling skills. However, the effort is well worth it, as the reward is a stunning vista that stretches for miles. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Ben Lui and Ben More mountains.

The hill is also notable for its historical significance. It is believed that An Caisteal was once the site of an ancient fort or castle, hence its name. Ruins of stone walls and defensive structures can still be seen at the summit, adding to its allure.

Whether you are an experienced mountaineer seeking a thrilling climb or simply a nature lover looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands, An Caisteal offers a memorable and rewarding experience.

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Summit of An Caisteal
Summit of An Caisteal
Bealach Buidhe towards An Caisteal
Bealach Buidhe towards An Caisteal
Summit area of Beinn Chabhair Ben Lomond in the distance.
Summit area of Beinn Chabhair
Ben Lomond in the distance.
Icy path on Beinn Chabhair
Icy path on Beinn Chabhair
View SE along summit ridge of Beinn Chabhair
View SE along summit ridge of Beinn Chabhair
Summit cairn of Beinn Chabhair
Summit cairn of Beinn Chabhair
Low cloud over Beinn a' Chroin View from the Cruach Ardrain summit ridge.
Low cloud over Beinn a' Chroin
View from the Cruach Ardrain summit ridge.
Bealach between Cruach Ardrain and Beinn a' Choin A pass between the head of Glen Falloch and the headwaters of the Forth beyond Inverlochlarig.
Bealach between Cruach Ardrain and Beinn a' Choin
A pass between the head of Glen Falloch and the headwaters of the Forth beyond Inverlochlarig.
Parallel ridges, An Caisteal Landslip features on Twistin Hill, here there are two ridges with a cleft between them.
Parallel ridges, An Caisteal
Landslip features on Twistin Hill, here there are two ridges with a cleft between them.
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.
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.
North ridge, An Caisteal Looking down the ridge, through the clouds towards Crianlarich .
North ridge, An Caisteal
Looking down the ridge, through the clouds towards Crianlarich .
Summit area, An Caisteal There are a few candidates for highest point and a couple of cairns up here.
Summit area, An Caisteal
There are a few candidates for highest point and a couple of cairns up here.
West ridge, An Caisteal Like neighbouring Beinn Chabhar, finding your way through the crags off the hill is tricky.
West ridge, An Caisteal
Like neighbouring Beinn Chabhar, finding your way through the crags off the hill is tricky.
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!
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!
West side of An Caisteal The headwall of Coire Andoran. Lots of broken crags.
West side of An Caisteal
The headwall of Coire Andoran. Lots of broken crags.
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!
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!
West ridge of An Caisteal Not as popular as Twistin Hill, but a fine way up or down An Caisteal. Lots of craggy bumps along the ridge.
West ridge of An Caisteal
Not as popular as Twistin Hill, but a fine way up or down An Caisteal. Lots of craggy bumps along the ridge.
On Bealach na Bàn Leacainn Beinn Chabhair through the gap.
On Bealach na Bàn Leacainn
Beinn Chabhair through the gap.
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An Caisteal is located at Grid Ref: NN3719 (Lat: 56.338676, Lng: -4.6244941)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

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Located within 500m of 56.338676,-4.6244941
An Caisteal
Description: The castle
Ele: 995
Marilyn: yes
Munro: yes
Munro Number: M147
Natural: peak
Prominence: 472
Source: NPE
Wikidata: Q1811796
Wikipedia: en:An Caisteal
Lat/Long: 56.338553/-4.624489
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The Castle
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 56.3422581/-4.6257161
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