Beinn a' Chaisteil

Beinn a' Chaisteil reaches an elevation of 886 meters, featuring two distinct ridges that form an L-shape with steep western flanks descending to Auch Glen.

The mountain's name appears in early records as Ben Achastle, and traces of a circular fortification once existed on its spurs in northern Perthshire.

Scottish Gaelic poet Duncan Ban MacIntyre referenced Beinn a' Chaisteil in his composition 'Song to The Gun Named Nic Coiseim', marking its regional significance.

Access to Beinn a' Chaisteil begins at Auch via the A82 road, with additional parking available at coordinates NN328331 near the West Highland Way.

The western crags of Beinn a' Chaisteil contain multiple gullies for winter ice climbing, with the first recorded ascent dating back to 1898.

Location: Perth and Kinross

Location: Argyll and Bute

Elevation above the sea: 886 m

GPS coordinates: 56.49050,-4.68623

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:49