Caisteal Abhail is an 859-metre (2,818 ft) Corbett in North Ayrshire, Scotland. It lies in the Arran and Holy Island area. Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 427 m. The summit is marked by a rock. It is also on the Marilyn, Simm and High Hill of Britain lists.
| Height | 859 m / 2,818 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 427 m |
| Classifications | Marilyn, Corbett, Simm, High Hill of Britain |
| Region | Arran and Holy Island |
| County | North Ayrshire |
| Country | Scotland |
| OS grid reference | NR9690844322 |
| Latitude / longitude | 55.649863, -5.229293 |
| Summit feature | rock |
Plan a walk up Caisteal Abhail
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Hills near Caisteal Abhail
Other listed hills within 7 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cir Mhor | 798 m | Corbett | 1.3 km |
| Beinn Tarsuinn | 826 m | Corbett | 3.3 km |
| Goatfell | 875 m | Corbett | 3.6 km |
| Beinn Bharrain - Mullach Buidhe | 721 m | Graham | 6.9 km |
See the full list of Corbetts, or read about every hill classification BaggedIt tracks.
Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.