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Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Beinn a' Chaisteil

In or near Bridge of Orchy.

Free admission

Beinn a' Chaisteil — 886m mountain on the Argyll and Bute, and Perth and Kinross border, Scotland, UK.

Beinn a' Chaisteil, natural landmarks in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Orchy · 5.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Beinn a' Chaisteil is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "886m mountain on the Argyll and Bute, and Perth and Kinross border, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4910°, -4.6848°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Beinn a' Chaisteil is a mountain in the southern Highlands of Scotland, it is located 6.25 km north of Tyndrum on the border of Perth and Kinross and Argyll and Bute council areas. This hill is not to be confused with another Beinn a' Chaisteil, above Loch Vaich in Highland Council area.

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Background

Description

Beinn a' Chaisteil reaches a height of 886 metres (2907 feet) making it the 39th highest Corbett and the 259th highest Marilyn in the UK. The mountain is well seen from the A82 road at Auch where its western flank is seen as huge wall standing sentinel at the entrance to the Auch Glen. The West Highland Railway travels across the base of the mountain on its western side as it loops dramatically over the Auch Glen and Glen Coralan on two viaducts. Beinn a' Chaisteil is usually climbed with the adjoining Beinn nam Fuaran to which it is joined by a col with a height of 546 metres. Strong walkers will include the mountain in the traverse of the "Auch Corbetts", an 18 km walk with almost 2000…

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Coordinates
56.4910, -4.6848
Address
Perth and Kinross/Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Orchy5.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Beinn a' Chaisteil?
Beinn a' Chaisteil is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Beinn a' Chaisteil?
Beinn a' Chaisteil — 886m mountain on the Argyll and Bute, and Perth and Kinross border, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Beinn a' Chaisteil?
The nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, about 5.6 km away. Its coordinates are 56.4910°, -4.6848°.
Is Beinn a' Chaisteil free to visit?
Yes, Beinn a' Chaisteil is free to enter.
How do I get to Beinn a' Chaisteil?
The nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, about 5.6 km away.