An Caisteal
| Height | Grid Ref. | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 995 mt. | NN378193 | An Casteel | The castle |
| Location | Access | ||
| Loch Lomond to Loch Tay |
Glenfalloch, tel: 01301 20 766275 |
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An Caisteal is munro number One Hundred and Forty-Seven
Mountain Description for An Caisteal
An Caisteal is an munro in Scotand and is located in the area Loch Lomond to Loch Tay as defined by SMC
(and lies in region known as Crianlarich )
An Caisteal, which qualifies as a Munro and Marilyn, is located in a popular area for hill walking within a group of seven Munros and fourteen tops which stand on the eastern side of Glen Falloch in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
The mountain reaches a height of 995 metres (3,264 feet) and is usually climbed in conjunction with the neighbouring Munro of Beinn a' Chroin to which it is connected by a high col to the south east. The mountains name translates from the Gaelic as “the castle” and is believed to refer to the prominent castellated rocks close to the mountain's summit which serve as an easy way of identifying the mountain from a distance
Routes
| Route Name | Distance (m / km) | Ascent (ft /mt) |
|---|---|---|
| An Caisteal & Ben a'Chroin | 8 / 14 | 3511 / 1070 |
Useful Maps
| Thumbnail | Price | Map Name |
|---|---|---|
 | £7.95 | Crianlarich, Ben Lui and Ben More (Superwalker) |
 | £6.99 | Glen Orchy and Loch Etive (Landranger Maps) |
 | £6.10 | Loch Lomond North (OS Explorer Map Series) (OS Explorer Map Series) |
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