An Caisteal weather forecast

830 m · 2,723 ft · Prominence 67 m · 12 routes

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An Caisteal routes: 12 ways to the top

  • Standard Route via Twistin HillHiking · 11km · from InverlochlarigModerate

    The standard route to An Caisteal starts from Inverlochlarig and follows a clear path up Twistin Hill, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.

  • Beinn a' Chroin CircuitHiking · 13km · from InverlochlarigModerate

    This route combines An Caisteal with the neighboring Munro Beinn a' Chroin, providing a more challenging day out with some scrambling sections.

  • Approach via Sron GharbhHiking · 12km · from InverlochlarigModerate

    This alternative approach to An Caisteal ascends via Sron Gharbh, offering a quieter route with excellent ridge walking.

  • Direct Ascent from Glen FallochHiking · 8km · from Glen FallochModerate

    Starting from Glen Falloch, this direct ascent provides a shorter but steeper route to the summit of An Caisteal.

  • Standard Route via Sron GharbhHiking · 11km · from InverlochlarigModerate

    This route starts from Inverlochlarig and ascends via Sron Gharbh, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.

  • East Ridge via Twistin HillHiking · 10km · from InverlochlarigModerate

    The route ascends via Twistin Hill, providing a direct approach to the summit.

  • Via Twistin HillHiking · 9km · from Car park near CrianlarichModerate

    The route ascends via Twistin Hill, providing a straightforward hike with rewarding views, suitable for most hikers with a good level of fitness.

  • An Caisteal and Beinn a' Chroin Ridge TraverseScrambling · 15km · from InverlochlarigHard

    This challenging route traverses the ridge between An Caisteal and Beinn a' Chroin, involving some Grade 1 scrambling sections.

  • Beinn a' Chroin TraverseHiking · 14km · from InverlochlarigHard

    This challenging route combines An Caisteal with Beinn a' Chroin, providing a full day of ridge walking.

  • North Ridge CircuitHiking · 13km · from InverlochlarigHard

    This circuit takes in the north ridge, offering a less frequented path with panoramic views.

  • Via Coire EarbHiking · 13km · from Car park near CrianlarichHard

    This longer route takes you through Coire Earb, providing a scenic and less-traveled path to the summit, it includes some steep sections.

  • South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 12km · from InverlochlarigGrade 1 Scramble

    This scramble follows the south ridge of An Caisteal, offering a more adventurous ascent.

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Cloud inversion · 7 days

The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on An Caisteal each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 830m summit.

Dark sky · 7 days

How dark the sky gets over An Caisteal each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.

Snow · 7 days

No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.

Sun today

Sunrise 07:27, sunset 16:49

9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:25 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:20 to 16:56.

About An Caisteal

An Caisteal is 830 m (2,723 ft) high with 67 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 622nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Bruach na Frithe (0.7 km), Bidein Druim nan Ramh North Top (0.6 km) and Bidein Druim nan Ramh (0.7 km).

How high is An Caisteal?

An Caisteal is 830 metres high with 67 metres of prominence.

Where is An Caisteal?

An Caisteal is listed in Highland, Scotland.

Are there routes for An Caisteal?

Peakify lists 12 routes for An Caisteal, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via Twistin Hill (11km, Moderate).

Is it safe to climb An Caisteal today?

Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.

What weather information is shown for An Caisteal?

The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.

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