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Name:Beinn a' Chaisteil
Hill number:170
Height:886m / 2907ft
RHB Section:02B: Glen Lyon to Glen Dochart and Loch Tay
County/UA:Perth and Kinross, Argyll and Bute
Catchment:Catchment Boundaries, Awe, Tay
Watershed:Firth of Tay, Mull of Kintyre to Rattray Head, Ardnamurchan Point to Lowestoft, Cardiff to Cape Wrath, Dover to Cape Wrath, Lowestoft to Duncansby Head, Land's End to John o' Groats, Greater Loch Linnhe, The Lizard to Dunnet Head
Class:Marilyn, Hump, Simm, Corbett, High Hills of Britain,
Yeaman
(Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim,C,HHB,Y)
Grid ref:NN 34722 36396
Summit feature:cairn
Drop:467m
Col:419m  NN361351  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 50
(1:25k) 377E
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 333 users)ByDate of Ascent
davezeking05/01/2024
Stickman18/06/2023
carole engel18/06/2023
Am Bodach08/06/2023
Last of 5 Corbett’s round from A82, great views but a hard day with a longish walk back to car. 10 hours in total.PeterD06/06/2023
 yorkielad03/06/2023
gary198119/05/2023
Beinn a Chaisteal and Beinn nam Fuaran, as per Walkhighlands route but with shorter return, descending S then W from BnF to Auch Glen - shorter and no fords to cross. With DRC.TRG31826/03/2023
TommyG11/03/2023
Solo round of Beinn a' Chaisteil & Beinn nam Fuaran from the parking spot off the A82 by the big Loch Lomond & Trossachs sign and set off down an icy track joining the WHW down to Auch. Decided to do the route anti-clickwise - Glen Coralon > Beinn a' Chaisteil then followed the fenceline north down to the track by some man-made waterfalls, then the long walk out. Freezing temps down low, snow above 600m but sunny blue skies made for some dramatic views. Total time: 6h 8min.mproudfoot11/12/2022
geralddavison21/10/2022
RobB28/09/2022
briansv650s16/07/2022
geoffreycurnock18/06/2022
patrick10/11/2021
Climbed with Dom, Amy, Richard, Andrew B on a rainy day on DMC Bridge of Orchy Meetamcculloch23/10/2021
MuckleG24/08/2021
From A82 by Auch track junction, parked on gravel verge, narrow but ok. Past Auch, track on south side of Allt Coralan, across the stream on the track then heading diagonally up the grassy slope east then north avoiding the crags. Into the clag, fence posts to the obvious top.Owen B21/08/2021
Solo MTB along N shore of Loch Lyon. Climbed NE flank of Beinn nam Fuaran. After very steep decent to SW over Beinn a' Chaisteil and descent via coll to NE and back around S shore of Loch.John Lee16/07/2021
I parked near the Auch road end. I walked in towards Auch Lodge, under the railway viaduct and then up Glen Coralan before heading up the steep energy sapping grass slopes to Beinn a'Chaisteil. It was very windy on the summit. After taking a few photos, including one of my parked car in the far distance I headed down to the bealach for a lunch break. I then continued to Beinn nam Fuaran.langskill12/06/2021
andrew brown28/12/2020
alda07/11/2020
Pete R26/09/2020
a runTamCollie06/09/2020
sarahk08/08/2020
hornet29/07/2020
bogdodger29/07/2020
Beinn a' Chaisteil and then Beinn nam Fuaran from Auch via Glen Coralan.summitter20/06/2020
GavinTheobald 309/12/2019
weaselmaster23/11/2019
Sick Kid23/11/2019
From Auch with Conradbatrigg22/09/2019
bertbarnett12325/08/2019
hill walker20/08/2019
Christo197917/08/2019
Jossker24/05/2019
helenrennard04/05/2019
Wayne Morris23/04/2019
Five Corbetts as described in the SMC guidebook.davidpettit8419/04/2019
BlackPanther19/04/2019
jef10/04/2019
Robin5601/01/2019
Trailmaister06/10/2018
Soloed the five.iansm30/08/2018
Rockdoctor25/08/2018
Ralph20/08/2018
49pp03/08/2018
m0untain_n0mad17/07/2018
hillhunter19/05/2018
Gallovidian07/05/2018
A Peckish25/02/2018
NHWC07/01/2018
The 5 Corbetts from the summit of the A82 between Tyndrum and the Bridge of Orchy. Beinn Odhar, Beinn Chaorach, Cwm Chreag, Beinn nam Fuaran, and Beinn a' Chaisteil. A major undertaking in one day, being 27km with 2150m ascent, taking 9h30m.silveracorn_alan20/08/2017
Jaxter20/08/2017
Blair28212/08/2017
A nice walk from Auch. Lovely grassy hills, with very little bogginess.Gill03/06/2017
paz195320/04/2017
PhilMcLean21/01/2017
justin99917/09/2016
BasherBob21/08/2016
Solo.Dangerous Dave04/07/2016
Fifth on 5 Corbett round. A relief after the last one but the walk out gets very tedious.Lionel Bidwell13/05/2016
Mudskipper08/05/2016
Fi23/04/2016
scoob23/04/2016
Toril21/04/2016
CK SheilaS25/03/2016
Carried on to Beinn nam Fuaranduchally19/09/2015
The 5th of 5 on the Tyndrum Corbett round. A bit boggy, but followed the fence up and down. 8 hours in total.Jhimmy24/08/2015
jfwilson08/08/2015
Round of 5 Corbetts. Afternoon start, with overnight camp at beallach between Beinn nam Fuaran and Beinn a'Chaisteil.RobertP26/07/2015
weaselmaster19/07/2015
Sick Kid19/07/2015
SunnyAdventures10/07/2015
SoloVin04/07/2015
alanm30/05/2015
Robinho0802/05/2015
The Rodmiester02/05/2015
Auch Corbetts with Robert Wight from WHW carpark at top of Tyndrum road. Mostly in cloud but easy nav due to fenceposts. Interminable ascent mostly in soft snow. 10 hours.alexmaclennan04/04/2015
From rough parking area on A82 at Auch. Along estate track,under viaduct then followed track Southeast before a steep ascent up to ridge roughly following the fenceline over Beinn a'Chaisteil & Beinn nam Fuaran then continuing down to the Allt a'Chuirn & the track back to the start. With Pigeon.MorecambeMonkey21/03/2015
davechaffey07/11/2014
Peterb17/09/2014
See Beinn nam Fuaran.dickscroop13/09/2014
willyross01/09/2014
lindaross01/09/2014
IainK13/08/2014
weaselmaster26/07/2014
try9fan22/05/2014
A direct line up the west face next to the gully. Fab, but very steep. With GHC. Lovely warm day.Play2End11/05/2014
mntainman08/05/2014
Remond01/05/2014
GavinTheobald 210/04/2014
clanbonham04/01/2014
One tired dog and his owner, slumped near cairn and got the tootsies out to cool them down. Loved the views so did the panting dog. Company: Jake the Black Lab.iandesbottes12/10/2013
Dave Geere12/10/2013
decibel18/09/2013
Very tired by this point! Great views from the summit as with all of these Corbetts in this area.bowlesy25/08/2013
oatcake13/08/2013
Bridge of Orchy-Beinn Dorain-Beinn nam Fuaran-Beinn a'Chaisteil-Tyndrum. Unusually dry underfoot. Went for very direct descent. Had spotted green spur from train, but was frazzled at summit and instead descended through scree (too far round to the north) and what normally would have been a significant burn.campagvelocet22/07/2013
MichaelF17/07/2013
sarah mundell13/07/2013
Iona13/07/2013
Tom Mundell13/07/2013
Trekking toes13/07/2013
munromurph17/06/2013
silverhow07/06/2013
marsdavs05/04/2013
bobhem2525/03/2013
selfdavidsbatty19/02/2013
9th – Solo. From Bridge of Orchy, followed WHW and under railway, ascend SE ridge to summit of Beinn a' Chaisteil, then descend N and ascend SW face to summit of Beinn nam Fuaran. Descend to Allt Kinglass and return via WHW. Overcast, but mostly above summits, heavy rain in second half of day – got soaked.RGibbs16/11/2012
ger19/08/2012
Lowering clouds, calm, warm and good views. Rained on return.iangalbraith19/08/2012
bertbarnett12326/06/2012
theczernobog05/06/2012
steven morrice03/06/2012
NormanW21/05/2012
JockTamson16/05/2012
Thi16/05/2012
with Ken, 11.5 hr day on the Auch 5 Corbett round, warm sun, cold air, great views. Fantastic day and both in fine form. Highlights B Odhar summit and Beinn a Chasteil ridge descentniallp05/05/2012
kenmorti05/05/2012
Thorny01/05/2012
walk livi31/03/2012
PaulineD31/03/2012
Johnny Corbett25/03/2012
thenomad27/02/2012
Kevin Borman13/02/2012
Nick Canute15/01/2012
round of 5 corbetts beinn odhar,beinn chaorah,cam chreag, beinn nam fuarn, beinn a chaisteil,robertphillips27/12/2011
Simon Winton12/11/2011
Bobf20/09/2011
peterstanding29/06/2011
raffemeister04/06/2011
salen16/05/2011
Wycombe Wanderer29/04/2011
Clova22/04/2011
Steve Q25/03/2011
Martin R29/12/2010
john steel20/11/2010
Topographer5702/09/2010
Kevin2903525/08/2010
wintergreen12/06/2010
Crawford Lindsay12/06/2010
dave g04/06/2010
hils25/05/2010
Fletch09/05/2010
benalder5011/09/2009
cmac25/07/2009
mcollins28/06/2009
Alone, three Corbetts today.Grinner06/06/2009
c25redcon10/05/2009
rogreeves10/04/2009
andy macp25/03/2009
mae25/12/2008
scott duncan22/09/2008
anne336607/09/2008
foggieclimber23/08/2008
DaveMcS19/08/2008
iainwalton21/06/2008
Self and Bonnie; with Beinn nam FuaranInvicta1416/06/2008
5 of 5: From Beinn nam Fuaran.ChrisR31/05/2008
done with beinn nam fuaran and beinn mhonaichbuggerlugs25/05/2008
Circuit from Auch via Beinn nam Fuaranrjf3525/05/2008
ngthack14/05/2008
Beinn nam Fuaran (NN 361381) & Beinn a'Chaisteil (NN 346364) S/F NN316354 3 day walk with 2 nights camp at NN314373. Very cold and no wind throughout. Frequent snow showers, particularly overnight, sunny during the day. Cloud base >3000, broken.John Young01/04/2008
assynt_bob28/12/2007
chrispine27/09/2007
KennyO03/09/2007
dodgyknee04/08/2007
Sunhat23/07/2007
iaindbrown09/07/2007
Barry Smith02/07/2007
MacAoidh29/06/2007
Day 1 of 3-day backpack: Beinn Odhar, Meall Buidhe, Beinn Chaorach, Cam Creag, Beinn a'Chasteil, camped at col before Beinn nam Fuaran. Constant heavy rain.agentmancuso02/06/2007
govanah26/05/2007
AndyS08/05/2007
highlandhillwalker18/11/2006
needanewdog05/08/2006
russell6128/07/2006
Circuit from Auchrjf3525/07/2006
fortyniner07/07/2006
W Jenx - circuit of the Five from nr. Chrom Alt, where old bridge over rail line to N of Tyndrum crosses. 2000m climbing.nordicstar01/07/2006
jenx01/07/2006
Cuillin23/06/2006
Tony Rogers11/05/2006
Dee Rogers11/05/2006
R see Odhar Richard Tait03/05/2006
amswanston01/05/2006
BrianJ16/04/2006
Jim.Fothergill06/03/2006
ajwxyzt18/02/2006
hill walker26/12/2005
tuxer17/11/2005
Alan Whatley06/10/2005
PGCE11/09/2005
richtea504002/09/2005
grumpy26/06/2005
Dave McG19/06/2005
h3cla22/05/2005
GaryJones01/04/2005
petesimpson20/12/2004
tallblond23/10/2004
tallscottishguy23/10/2004
Long and gentle climb to the summit after crossing the bealach to the south-west of Beinn nam Fuaran. yorkie10/07/2004
graham2817/06/2004
Tony S27/05/2004
kathyh20/05/2004
neilsan25/04/2004
sclater22/02/2004
Tricky28/10/2003
Frogreen28/07/2003
hill walker21/06/2003
Cycled from the top of the glen down the WHW and then up Auch Glen. Ascended very wet gully on side of hill and then vertical grass to a point 200m below summit. Not recommended. Quite exposed. Traversed to B nam Fuaran where the rain started and continued for the rest of the day.Martin6608/06/2003
JulieB24/05/2003
Bag200001/05/2003
benalder28401/04/2003
chrisbien15/02/2003
Smudge01/02/2003
MIKE NICHOLLS30/10/2002
Campbell Singer07/09/2002
benarmine01/09/2002
andrew larkins28/06/2002
2nd ascent during a 24 marilyns in 24 hours attempt (managed 16)Chris Pearson01/06/2002
daviemore27/05/2002
Ian28404/05/2002
Ian28405/04/2002
borderline24/02/2002
softsquare12/01/2002
bertbarnett12307/10/2001
nicolajane22/09/2001
Galltywenallt26/08/2001
From parking area on A82 at nn 328332BLACKHILL28/07/2001
Buteobuteo01/07/2001
Steve Briggs - trip to wigwamsdonmeister18/06/2001
lordtonult15/02/2001
actual date not knownclashcityrocker01/01/2001
FCL01/01/2001
jimbloomer11/11/2000
Andrew Simmons18/09/2000
Tony Wilson22/07/2000
from Fuaran. Over flat swampy area and up by fence to top at 13.30.arranc15/04/2000
AndrewFinnimore09/04/2000
Alan30/03/2000
fasgadh03/03/2000
andrew.allum01/01/2000
rpettit01/01/2000
Impressive hill at the entrance to Auch glengman09/09/1999
hughbagger30/08/1999
paulgp22/08/1999
Up Glen Coralan and Creagan Liatha to Beinn Chasteil, Beinn nam Fuaran, Cam Creag, Beinn Chaorach and Beinn OdharGallovidian25/07/1999
IanHHill25/07/1999
eddieh11/06/1999
TONY DEALL11/05/1999
interloper08/05/1999
Colin Crawford18/03/1999
ambrosegillham04/08/1998
BaggerGutt10/07/1998
LizH21/06/1998
PeterAH21/06/1998
Martyn117/05/1998
rdhumble10/05/1998
With John BlairColinmac200527/12/1997
Fifth and last Corbett of the day, and Sarah's finest hour! All that remained was the descent to the valley and a longish walk up the railway line to the carpark at the top. Excellent outing.Aye Jimmy07/08/1997
KennyB21/06/1997
Calico11/05/1997
chalky195316/04/1997
LesH14/02/1997
Solo. From A82 at boundary between Argyll and Bute, and Stirling Districts. Walked N on West Highland Way and then up Auch Gleann to pass under the railway viaduct and up the track up Glen Coralan. At the end of track struck up the hillside to reach the SE ridge of Beinn a' Chaisteil. There is a fence on the ridge, which is a boundary. The summit cairn is a few metres W of the point where the fence takes a right angled bend. Continued to Beinn nam Fuaran. Weather good – clear and dry. Some fresh snow on the highest parts.pwbellarby17/11/1996
Laurel15/08/1996
Rowan15/08/1996
stevent080927/07/1996
Solo HFB16/06/1996
With Ken From Beinn nam Fuaranfergie24/05/1996
Ascended from Beinn Odhar. Cloudy weather but clear on top with snow.JohnW09/04/1996
Crumblie201/02/1996
alda09/04/1995
3 kinnears12/03/1995
Gavin Theobald00/00/1995
SuzanneTheobald00/00/1995
Evening round of 'The Five' Corbetts, Beinn Odhar anti clockwise to Beinn a'Chaisteil.Eddie17/08/1994
aul-fogie07/06/1994
bjewing00/06/1993
Solo extension to Munros & tops round with Alan & Jo. 50th anniversary of 1st everest ascent. Testing long steep grassy / gravel gully decent -then all joined by Robin for midge infested camp at Loch Tulla- so to pubChris Pearson29/05/1993
StueyB10/04/1993
ChrisU21/03/1993
Chris Peart21/02/1993
Route 31 in Cicerone guide to be published in 2012ancient brit31/10/1992
Lindsay M04/10/1992
Rod M04/10/1992
GordonAdshead00/07/1992
Isbjorn21/06/1992
bertbarnett12313/06/1992
johnbarnard2526/05/1992
With Keith on 5 Corbett circuitSpudGunn23/05/1992
Ken_Stewart06/09/1991
Sherlock31/08/1991
RichardM01/06/1991
Denise 01/06/1991
Corbett bagging: Beinn Odhar, Beinn Chaorach, Beinn a'Chaisteil and Beinn nam Fuaran RHW31/05/1991
N.Morters11/05/1991
ARM03/03/1991
sclater20/05/1990
Thearlaichdubh11/11/1989
Sprog19/08/1989
Kompass10/08/1989
PeteN05/08/1989
Norrie Muir04/08/1989
Alan Moore28/02/1988
With Jim M. Date approx.The Captain20/06/1987
JGC24/08/1985
IainT19/12/1984
hillsman01/08/1984
Kiltie04/12/1982
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amblemark01/01/1970
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