Approaching the summit of Beinn a' Chaisteil from the south

Beinn a' Chaisteil

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Corbett Marilyn
Height
787 m · 2,583 ft
Drop
280 m
Grid ref
NH 369 801
Region
Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland
Range
Loch Vaich to Moray Firth
County
Highland

Summit: Rock 4m N of trig point.

Beinn a' Chaisteil is a Corbett in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland, 787 m (2,583 ft) high. There is one mapped route up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Beinn a' Chaisteil from A835 lay-by, is 23.9 km with 760 m of ascent and takes 6.5 to 9 hours.

Routes up Beinn a' Chaisteil

Beinn a' Chaisteil on its own (1)

Map

Summit at NH 369 801 (57.7809, -4.7430). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Beinn a' Chaisteil

How high is Beinn a' Chaisteil?
Beinn a' Chaisteil is 787 m (2,583 ft) high, a Corbett in Coigach, Assynt & Sutherland. The summit is at grid reference NH 369 801.
How long does it take to climb Beinn a' Chaisteil?
The quickest route on TRXO, Beinn a' Chaisteil from A835 lay-by, takes 6.5 to 9 hours: 23.9 km with 760 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Beinn a' Chaisteil?
The route with the least climbing is Beinn a' Chaisteil from A835 lay-by, starting from A835 lay-by, A835 (NH 375 708): 23.9 km and 760 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on Beinn a' Chaisteil?
Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.

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