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Photographs of a winter ascent of Cruach Ardrain above Crianlarich

Views of surrounding Munros - Beinn a'Chroin, An Caisteal,

Beinn Tulaichean, Ben Challum,

 the Ben Lui Group, Ben More & Stob Binnein


Stob Garbh and Cruach Ardrain from West Highland Way on the approach to Tyndrum

Stob Garbh and Cruach Ardrain

from West Highland Way

on the approach to Tyndrum from Crianlarich





Ben More & Stob Binnein and Stob Garbh & Cruach Ardrain from West Highland Way on the approach to Tyndrum

Ben More & Stob Binnein

and Stob Garbh & Cruach Ardrain
 
from West Highland Way

on the approach to Tyndrum from Crianlarich





An Caisteal ( The Castle ) from River Falloch

An Caisteal ( The Castle )

from River Falloch





Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig in Ben Lui Group on ascent to Grey Height

Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig

in Ben Lui Group

on ascent to Grey Height





Beinn a'Chroin and An Caisteal from Grey Height

Beinn a'Chroin and An Caisteal

from 
Grey Height




Ben Challum from Grey Height

Ben Challum from Grey Height





Cruach Ardrain

Cruach Ardrain 





Cruach Ardrain

Cruach Ardrain 






Beinn Tulaichean, Cruach Ardrain and Stob Garbh on ascent of Stob Fear-tomhais

Panorama from Cruach Ardrain

    Ben Lui Group                                                                                                     Ben Challum







Ben Lui Group






Stob Garbh

Stob Garbh 






An Caisteal






Beinn a'Chroin






Ben More and Stob Binnein from summit of Cruach Ardrain

Ben More and Stob Binnein

from summit of Cruach Ardrain
 




Ben More and Stob Binnein from Cruach Ardrain

Ben More and Stob Binnein

from Cruach Ardrain
 





Panorama from summit of Cruach Ardrain

Panorama

from summit of Cruach Ardrain
 





Panorama from summit of Cruach Ardrain

Panorama from summit of Cruach Ardrain

                  Beinn a'Chroin                     An Caisteal                                                           Ben Lui Group





Panorama from summit of Cruach Ardrain

Panorama

from summit of Cruach Ardrain
 





Beinn Tulaichean from Cruach Ardrain






Cruach Ardrain from Beinn Tulaichean






Beinn Tulaichean from Cruach Ardrain






Cruach Ardrain and Stob Binnein

Cruach Ardrain, Ben More and Stob Binnein




Waterfall on descent to River Falloch

Waterfall

on descent to River Falloch





Cruach Ardrain

Cruach Ardrain 





Ben More & Stob Binnein and Stob Garbh & Cruach Ardrain from West Highland Way on the approach to Tyndrum

Stob Binnein, Cruach Ardrain and An Caisteal

from Beinn Dubhchraig





Route Map for An Caisteal

Route Map of An Caisteal




AN CAISTEAL - ROUTE DESCRIPTION:


Location: Glen Falloch, near Crianlarich
Map: OS Landranger 56 and 50 (GR352219)
Distance: 7 miles (11km)
Time: 5 hours
Terrain: hillpaths

The rocky ridges of the Crianlarich hills offer excellent sport for a quick day out and An Caisteal is no exception. It can be climbed from a variety of directions, either by itself or linked with its neighbours, and continues to delight even after numerous ascents.
From the north, the most popular ascent is via Sron Garbh, Twistin Hill and the north ridge but whether it’s the best is debatable. Stob Glas and the north-west ridge above Derrydaroch has its devotees and is the route chosen here. There’s less of a path and the route is more devious in places but that only adds to the interest, especially under winter conditions.
Park in a large layby on the northern side of the A82, near the top of the long hill above Glen Falloch farm and opposite the track to Derrydaroch.
Follow the Derrydaroch track down to meet the
West Highland Way, which comes in from the left,
and cross the bridge over the River Falloch. Instead of swinging right with the track past the house, continue ahead on to a path ascending the hill right of the burn. The path fades in and out and the ground is marshy in places, but the going isn't excessively steep and steady progress can be made to gain the top of Stob Glas. From here the ridge levels out but its knobbly nature sustains interest as the summit looms. The final section appears unduly rocky and blocked by an impressive cliff but the route weaves its way through to the upper ridge. This remains interesting but straightforward until you emerge a short distance from the summit, which remains hidden until the last moment. To the west Ben Lui and Ben Cruachan dominate the view for much of the ascent but the eye is now caught by the northern triumvirate of Ben More, Stob Binnein and Cruach Ardrain. Also catching the eye is the rocky castle on the north ridge which gives the peak its name and has to be descended on the return. Cross to the castle and over the exposed path on its crest to a short scramble descent. The ridge broadens out and leads down to another scramble into a fissure. The worst of this is easily avoided on the east side and from there the going is easy. You can continue to Sron Garbh before dropping off west towards Derrydaroch, but it might be easier to leave the ridge earlier and cross the Allt Andoran at a higher rather than lower point. The burn drains the corrie and snowmelt can make crossing low down awkward. Once over the Allt Andoran, follow it down to a fence, then head west over wet but easy ground to Derrydaroch.



Route Map of Beinn Chabhair and An Caisteal above the West Highland Way

Route Map of  Beinn Chabhair and An Caisteal

above the West Highland Way






Map for Cruach Ardrain and An Caisteal

Map for Cruach Ardrain and An Caisteal




Map for Cruach Ardrain and An Caisteal

Map for Cruach Ardrain and An Caisteal






Map of Cruach Ardrain and An Caisteal above the West Highland Way

Map of  Cruach Ardrain and An Caisteal

above the West Highland Way


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