An Caisteal and Beinn a' Chroin
Up the long Twistin Hill ridge from Glen Falloch to two rugged Munros with a rocky step between them.
- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Ascent
- 1070 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 996 m
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About this walk
An Caisteal and Beinn a' Chroin is a hard 9.1 km out-and-back walk with 1,070 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Glen Falloch, A82 south of Crianlarich (grid reference NN 357 216). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest An Caisteal at 996 m.
An Caisteal, 'the castle', is reached by the long north ridge known as Twistin Hill, which rises from Glen Falloch in a series of knolls. The summit gives a good view into the remote heart of the Crianlarich hills.
Beinn a' Chroin lies to the south-east across a col, with a rocky step on the way up and a long, knobbly summit ridge. The route returns over An Caisteal.
Route
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1
Twistin Hill
Cross the river and railway and climb onto the ridge of Twistin Hill, following it south to An Caisteal.
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2
Beinn a' Chroin
Descend to the col and climb the rocky step onto Beinn a' Chroin's summit ridge.
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3
Return
Retrace your steps over An Caisteal and down Twistin Hill.
Summits
941 m
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Questions about this walk
- How long does An Caisteal and Beinn a' Chroin take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 9.1 km route, which has 1,070 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Glen Falloch, A82 south of Crianlarich (grid reference NN 357 216). Roadside parking areas on the A82; use them, not passing places.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Boggy lower slopes, then a knobbly ridge path; a rocky step on Beinn a' Chroin needs hands in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- An Caisteal (996 m, Munro); Beinn a' Chroin (941 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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