An Caisteal
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An Caisteal (Scottish Gaelic for 'the castle') is a mountain in the Breadalbane region of the Scottish Highlands, south of the village of Crianlarich. It is a Munro with a height of 995 metres (3,264 ft).
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An Caisteal | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 995 m (3,264 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 472 m (1,549 ft) |
Parent peak | Cruach Ardrain |
Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
Coordinates | 56°20′21″N 4°37′30″W |
Naming | |
English translation | the castle |
Language of name | Gaelic |
Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [əŋˈkʰaʃtʲəl̪ˠ] ⓘ |
Geography | |
Parent range | Grampians |
OS grid | NN378193 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 50, 56 OS Explorer 364 |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | North Ridge |
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