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Beinn a' Chaisteil [Auch]

Corbett

Quick Facts

This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.

Altitude

886 m (2906 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.

NN34753637

An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.

Stature

40 of 222 Corbetts

The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.

Routes

Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.

Meaning

Hill of the castle

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

OS Landranger Maps Required

50	Glen Orchy & Loch Etive

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

Description

Beinn a' Chaisteil and Beinn nam Fuaran (Corbett) are sister peaks, on the E side of Gleann Ach'-innis Chailein, connected by a col (545m), and are climbed as a pair.

Beinn a' Chaisteil, the more S of the pair, is composed of two ridges in an "L" shape. The S and W upper slopes are very rocky, but the hill can be climbed via the SE or NE ridges with ease on moderate slopes.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn a' Chaisteil [Auch] include

Crags on or near ascent routes.

Crags near summit.

General Considerations

Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.

Wind usually increases with altitude.

Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.

River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.

Picture Gallery for Beinn a' Chaisteil [Auch]

Beinn a' Chasteil from the West Highland Sleeper which departs Edinburgh at 4.50am - yawn! March 07.

Image by Alex Bryce

Looking from the bealach between Beinn a' Chaisteil and Beinn an Fuaran to the summit of the former. A line of fence posts makes a perfect navigational aid to reaching the top in misty weather.

Image by Alex Bryce

Beinn a' Chaisteil from Beinn Odhar; 10 July 2013.

Image by Roger Vander Steen

Beinn a'Chaisteil bathed in late evening sunshine, Beinn Dorain behind. Taken from Beinn Chaoraich.30.08.04

Image by David Singleton

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Weather & OS Maps

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Ben Oss
by Metcheck

Beinn a' Chaisteil [Auch] Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn a' Chaisteil [Auch].

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Routes that include Beinn a' Chaisteil [Auch]

Ascent

Distance

Time

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Description

Rating

1181 m

19.16 km

6 hrs

Beinn a' Chaisteil [Auch] and Beinn nam Fuaran

Moderate route with some steep slopes but rock to traverse. Return route follows track which crosses river fords several times

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January 2013, a cold and snowy day!

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Breac, Colin and Stuart having a well deserved rest atop the last Corbett of the day. Beinn Chaorach and Ben Challum can be seen in the distance. 15/04/10

Image by Sam Marshall

Myself and John Donnelly on the Sumit in a Whiteout 7/3/2010

Image by David Peden

Myself and Kevin on a very snowy and misty summit Beinn a' Chaisteil 07/03/10

Image by John Donnelly

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James Corrigan
wrote on
November 5, 2011

Summer 2011 saw me doing the neighbouring Corbetts of Beinn Chaorach and Beinn Odhar. This is a very mountainous area and dramatic in fine weather. Beinn a Chaisteil is over shadowed by its more famous neighbour Beinn Dorain but do not let that fool you into thinking it's a stroll. Walked the WHW along Beinn Odhar and turned right. Just before a white building and in to Glen Coralan, there is a river to cross on stony slabs. It would be a problem in spate but not today. Rather than walk the length of Beinn a' Chaisteil and up the easier south ridge I took it head on. This is steep and relentless going with some steep crags to clear before the easy walk up grassy slopes to the small summit cairn. The views off these steep slopes are well worth the effort with Beinn Dorain looking dramatic in the ever changing early winter light. All the Auch Corbetts are in fine view as well as a good look over to the northern Blackmount.

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