Dalrigh via the pinewood up Beinn Dubhchraig: route map, distance and time
979 m · Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Beinn Dubhchraig is a Munro near Tyndrum, climbed through old Caledonian pinewood from Dalrigh and often paired with Ben Oss.
You cross the river and railway into the pinewood, then follow a boggy path up the Allt Coire Dubhchraig to the north-east ridge.
Dalrigh via the pinewood at a glance
| Distance | 6.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 796 m |
| Time up | 2h 40m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Dalrigh car park, near Tyndrum |
| Start grid reference | NN 343 288 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 307 254 |
Dalrigh via the pinewood map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- Artisan Café & Deli0.6 km
- Public toilets1.1 km
- Public toilets1.9 km
- Public toilets1.9 km
- By the Way1.9 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Dalrigh via the pinewood takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 10m | 3h 15m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 40m | 3h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 15m | 4h 50m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:18, sunset 16:46. Start by 11:51 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:44. Start by 11:49 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Beinn Dubhchraig summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Beinn Dubhchraig right now. The main Beinn Dubhchraig page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Beinn Dubhchraig forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Beinn Dubhchraig
Beinn Dubhchraig is a Munro near Tyndrum, climbed through old Caledonian pinewood from Dalrigh and often paired with Ben Oss. More about Beinn Dubhchraig, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Ben Oss (1,030 m), 2 km west
Challenges that include Beinn Dubhchraig
More walks from Dalrigh car park, near Tyndrum
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Dalrigh via Cononish up Ben Lui
- Dalrigh via Beinn Dubhchraig up Ben Oss
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 343 288, the summit at NN 307 254), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Dalrigh via the pinewood: questions and answers
How far is Dalrigh via the pinewood?
Dalrigh via the pinewood is 6.5 km one way to the summit of Beinn Dubhchraig, with 796 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 13.0 km.
How long does Dalrigh via the pinewood take?
About 2h 40m to the summit of Beinn Dubhchraig and 3h 55m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 4h 50m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Dalrigh via the pinewood?
Dalrigh via the pinewood starts from Dalrigh car park, near Tyndrum. The grid reference is NN 343 288.
Is Dalrigh via the pinewood suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Dalrigh via the pinewood today?
By 11:51 at the latest. Sunset on Beinn Dubhchraig today is 16:46, Dalrigh via the pinewood takes about 3h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Dalrigh via the pinewood?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).