Dalrigh via Beinn Dubhchraig up Ben Oss: route map, distance and time
1,030 m · Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Ben Oss is a Munro near Tyndrum, between Ben Lui and Beinn Dubhchraig, most often climbed with Beinn Dubhchraig from Dalrigh.
You climb through the pinewood to Beinn Dubhchraig, then follow the ridge west to Ben Oss.
Dalrigh via Beinn Dubhchraig at a glance
| Distance | 9.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,047 m |
| Time up | 3h 40m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 35m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Dalrigh car park, near Tyndrum |
| Start grid reference | NN 343 288 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 287 253 |
Dalrigh via Beinn Dubhchraig 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 Beinn Dubhchraig takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 0m | 4h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 40m | 5h 35m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 30m | 6h 55m |
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 10:11 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:21, sunset 16:44. Start by 10:09 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 35m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Ben Oss summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Ben Oss right now. The main Ben Oss page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Ben Oss forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Ben Oss
Ben Oss is a Munro near Tyndrum, between Ben Lui and Beinn Dubhchraig, most often climbed with Beinn Dubhchraig from Dalrigh. More about Ben Oss, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Beinn Dubhchraig (979 m), 2 km east
- Ben Lui (1,131 m), 2.3 km west
Challenges that include Ben Oss
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 the pinewood up Beinn Dubhchraig
- Dalrigh via Cononish up Ben Lui
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 287 253), 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 Beinn Dubhchraig: questions and answers
How far is Dalrigh via Beinn Dubhchraig?
Dalrigh via Beinn Dubhchraig is 9.6 km one way to the summit of Ben Oss, with 1,047 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 19.2 km.
How long does Dalrigh via Beinn Dubhchraig take?
About 3h 40m to the summit of Ben Oss and 5h 35m 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 6h 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Dalrigh via Beinn Dubhchraig?
Dalrigh via Beinn Dubhchraig starts from Dalrigh car park, near Tyndrum. The grid reference is NN 343 288.
Is Dalrigh via Beinn Dubhchraig 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 Beinn Dubhchraig today?
By 10:11 at the latest. Sunset on Ben Oss today is 16:46, Dalrigh via Beinn Dubhchraig takes about 5h 35m 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 Beinn Dubhchraig?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).