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Hill of the loch-outlet |
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Altitude
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1029 metres
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Grid Ref.
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Mountain Description
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Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhcraig form a curved ridge around Loch Oss and are generally climbed together. Ben Oss has craggy sections and many rocky outcrops, particularly on its N face overlooking Glen Cononish. Ben Oss is usually accessed from Glen Cononish to the N via Beinn Dubhcraig, although an approach could be be made from Gleann nan Caorann in the S. Ben Oss's two N ridges are craggy and generally avoided as they are steep and rocky therefore the best alternative descent is S then SW to Creag Dubh a' Bealach where Ben Oss meets the lower slopes of Ben Lui and descend NNW through Coire Laoigh to Glen Cononish.
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Available Routes
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Ascent
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Distance
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1438 m
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19.25 km
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6.5 hrs
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Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig
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Not a difficult route once you have negotiated the forest. Ben Dubhcraig is rocky on the southern face but this is avoided.
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Glorious spring day on Ben Oss with Ben Lui in the background
© Ian Mitchell
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Image by Ian Mitchell
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Gordon Cochrane on summit.
© Peter Dyson
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Image by Peter Dyson
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ben oss 10 feb 2008 at 1325 sun trying to push through
© Bob Mcchristie
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Image by Bob Mcchristie
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on ben oss dec 23 2007 absolutely freezing !
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Weather & Maps, etc ...
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| Links to the nearest available forecast to Ben Oss. |
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View Location
(Detailed Ordnance Survey maps are available to registered users)
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Roger Vander Steen
wrote on August 6, 2006:
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A long approach from the end of the track beyond Cononish. The east bank of Allt Coire Laoigh was straightforward after a dry spell. If approaching from Beinn Dubhcraig, there is a
tempting path from the col with Ben Oss which veers off to the left; it is not helpful and it is better to aim for higher ground directly. Descending the north ridge of Beinn Dubhcraig we
strayed too near Creag Bhocan and overshot the usual very muddy route. This was not a problem: although not on a path we were at least on dry ground.
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Colin Bell
wrote on March 26, 2006:
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Climbed this with its neighbour Dubhcraig on 19/2/06. Took the longer route along vehicle track in Glen Cononish towards Ben Lui - wonderful views of the snow clad NE corrie and ridges. 7.5km but easy walk to start the day. Followed the gorgeous glacial valley of Allt Coiire Laoigh - many stream gullies to be crossed but got into a rhythm of holding the contour line round each. Snow & crampons from below the bealach onwards. Retraced steps off Dubhchraig for 250m then NNW, down and N in straight line to bridge at Cononish. Back down track to Dalrigh. 13 miles,tiring but great & not muddy!
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Colin Speirs
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The start is the most awkward aspect of this Munro. After crossing the railway and passing through the gate turn directly to the right and follow the boggy path to the footbridge over the river (do not follow the farm track as it's a long detour). Head up through the forest (boggy) and over the two deer fences and stiles and onto the path proper. The ascent of Dubhcraig is straightforward followed by a descent and then ascent of Oss. Unfortunately it's a reascent of Dubhcraig to pick up the path back to the car park. A long slog of a hill with boggy ground on many stretches.
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Local Accommodation Options
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| Showing the nearest 10 of 36 within 100Km of the summit of Ben Oss. Would you like to view all 36? |
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| 12.9 km |
Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA Tel: 01838 200234
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Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ Tel: 01838 400220
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| 20.2 km |
Suie Lodge Hotel - Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich, FK20 8QT Tel: 01567 820417
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| 21.0 km |
Rowantreebank B&B - Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA, G83 7AA Tel: 01301 702318/07933030957
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| 21.8 km |
Burnbrae B & B - Shore Road Arrochar, G83 7AG Tel: 01301 702988
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| 28.1 km |
Inverbeg Holiday Park - Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll, G83 8PD Tel: 01436 860267
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| 28.6 km |
Rosebank House - Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire, FK18 8NA Tel: 01877 384208
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