Beinn a' Chroin

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Beinn a' Chroin

Summit of An Caisteal Credit: Steven Brown

Beinn a' Chroin is a prominent hill located in the southern Highlands of Scotland, specifically in Perthshire. It is part of the larger Arrochar Alps range within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. With an elevation of 942 meters (3,091 feet), Beinn a' Chroin is classified as a Corbett, which means it falls just short of being classified as a Munro (a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet).

The hill is renowned for its rugged and dramatic landscape, featuring steep slopes, crags, and rocky outcrops. Its distinctive pyramid-shaped peak makes it easily recognizable among the surrounding hills. Beinn a' Chroin is composed mainly of granite, which gives it a unique appearance and provides a challenging terrain for hikers and climbers.

The ascent of Beinn a' Chroin typically starts from the village of Inverarnan, following a path that leads through Glen Falloch before ascending the steep slopes of the hill. The route offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including its neighboring peak, An Caisteal. The summit provides panoramic vistas of Loch Lomond and the surrounding Highland landscape, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers.

Due to its location within a national park, Beinn a' Chroin is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. Golden eagles, red deer, and wild goats are often spotted in the area, adding to the natural beauty and wildlife diversity of the hill.

Overall, Beinn a' Chroin is a challenging yet rewarding hill that offers spectacular views, unique geological features, and opportunities for outdoor exploration in the heart of Perthshire's stunning countryside.

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Beinn a' Chroin Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.332051/-4.6096237 or Grid Reference NN3818. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Summit of An Caisteal

Steven Brown

Bealach Buidhe towards An Caisteal

Steven Brown

Garbh (spur of Beinn a' Chroin) as seen from Beinn Tulaichean

Ben Lui & Ben Oss are visible on the skyline.

Colin Park

Low cloud over Beinn a' Chroin

View from the Cruach Ardrain summit ridge.

Iain Russell

Bealach between Cruach Ardrain and Beinn a' Choin

A pass between the head of Glen Falloch and the headwaters of the Forth beyond Inverlochlarig.

Richard Webb

Parallel ridges, An Caisteal

Landslip features on Twistin Hill, here there are two ridges with a cleft between them.

Richard Webb

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

North ridge, An Caisteal

Looking down the ridge, through the clouds towards Crianlarich .

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

On the Stob Glas ridge of An Caisteal

Taking a breather on one of many steps on this undulating ridge. The Ben Lui group of Munros rise snow-clad in the distance.

Alan Reid

A bouldery step near the summit of An Caisteal

Alan Reid

Marshiness between tops of Beinn a' Chroin

Beinn a' Chroin is a Munro with two tops of a similar height 942 m. and 940 m.. The image shows the col between those tops with a view through the gap to the north.

Trevor Littlewood