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An Caisteal and Beinn a' Chròin – Southern Highlands

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An Caisteal and Beinn a' Chròin – Southern Highlands

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An Caisteal and Beinn a' Chròin – Southern Highlands

06:09

14.4km

880m

Hiking

These two craggy Munros towards the western end of the Crianlarich range make for a superb hillwalking day. Their dramatic Gaelic names should whet the appetite. An Caisteal means ‘The Castle’ and is named for its conspicuous summit tor, while Beinn a’Chròin translates to ‘Hill of Danger’, though it’s actually…

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.69 km for 530 m

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3.84 km

Twistin Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The well-named Twistin Hill is a long ridge between the grassy nose of Sròn Gharbh and the Munro summit of An Caisteal. Characterised by a series of characterful rocky knolls, …

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5.53 km

An Caisteal

Highlight • Natural Monument

Approaching An Caisteal from the north via Sron Gharbh and Twistin Hill. The ridge is beautiful, without giving the hiker any technical difficulty.

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7.52 km

Beinn a' Chròin

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Beinn a' Chròin is a 3,089-foot (941 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. From An Caisteal, a path weaves its way up the west face of the mountain through the …

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10.9 km

Coire Earb

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A scenic corrie nestled in the heart of the Crianlarich Munros, Coire Earb is where mountain streams join to form the burgeoning River Falloch. The head of the corrie is …

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14.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.26 km

3.56 km

3.02 km

548 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

3.48 km

3.02 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Trail Reviews

Adventurer Nic

July 7, 2024, An Caisteal, Beinn Chabhair and Beinn a'Chròin

A dilemma whether or not to hike these as a trio or as a single and a pair....I went with the trio and I have no regrets!

An Caisteal and Beinn a' Chròin – Southern Highlands

Twistin Hill

An Caisteal

Beinn a' Chròin

Coire Earb

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