Beinn a' Chaisteil
Wide crested Corbett hill in Easter Ross
The long ridge of Beinn a' Chaisteil and Meall a' Ghrianain runs the length of Loch Vaich in Easter Ross, the grass covered crest making for enjoyable walking.Beinn a' Chaisteil
| Height | 787m |
| Prominence | 280m |
| Meaning | mountain of the castle |
| Lists | Corbett, 180 |
| Location | Easter Ross, Loch Broom to Easter Ross |
| Grid Ref | NH369801 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.78092, -4.74299 |
Situated on the western fringes of Easter Ross, Beinn a' Chaisteil with its lower neighbour Meall a' Ghrianain rise above the eastern shores of Loch Vaich. These heather clad hills have grass covered wide plateau crests which make for delightful walking.
The most direct approach is from on the estate roads that begin from Black Bridge near Aultguish Inn. A finer route which starts from Alladale Estate also follows estate roads and tracks.
Routes up Beinn a' Chaisteil
Carn Ban and Beinn a' Chaisteil | |
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Excellect, cycleable estate tracks lead into the Strathvaich and Freevater wilderness from where the Corbett hills Carn Ban and Beinn a' Chaisteil can be hiked up. Peaks : 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1400m (4590ft) Distance : 47km (29m) Time : 7:25hr |
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