Beinn Dubhchraig and Ben Oss
Through old Caledonian pinewood near Tyndrum to two Munros with views across to Ben Lui.
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1280 m
- Time
- 6–8.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1030 m
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About this walk
Beinn Dubhchraig and Ben Oss is a hard 17 km out-and-back walk with 1,280 m of ascent, taking 6 to 8.5 hours. It starts at Dalrigh, south of Tyndrum (grid reference NN 346 287). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Ben Oss at 1,030 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
This route starts near Tyndrum and crosses the river into Coille Coire Chuilc, a fragment of old Caledonian pinewood. Above the trees, a boggy path climbs the north-east ridge of Beinn Dubhchraig.
From the summit, a ridge with small lochans leads to Ben Oss, which has a fine view of Ben Lui's eastern corrie. The route returns over Beinn Dubhchraig.
Route
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1
The pinewood
Follow the track west, cross the river and take the path up through Coille Coire Chuilc.
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2
Beinn Dubhchraig
Climb the north-east ridge to the summit.
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3
Ben Oss and back
Follow the ridge south-west to Ben Oss, then return over Beinn Dubhchraig.
Summits
979 m
1030 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn Dubhchraig and Ben Oss take?
- Most walkers take 6–8.5 hours for the 17 km route, which has 1,280 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Dalrigh, south of Tyndrum (grid reference NN 346 287). Car park at Dalrigh off the A82.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Tyndrum is 2 km away, with trains and Citylink buses. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Track, then a boggy path through pinewood; open hill and a rocky ridge between the summits.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Ben Oss (1030 m, Munro); Beinn Dubhchraig (979 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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