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Beinn Dubhchraig

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
978 m (3208 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN30782547
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
175 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Hill of the black crag
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhcraig form a curved ridge around Loch Oss and are generally climbed together. Beinn Dubhcraig has craggy sections and many rocky outcrops, particularly on its SW face overlooking Loch Oss.

Lack of access paths to the S results in Beinn Dubhcraig being ascended primarily from Glen Cononish to the N. Beinn Dubhchraig has two NNE facing ridges enclosing a large corrie, and the more W of these is the best ascent route.

The conventional route follows the Allt Coire Dubhcraig through the corrie and can be very boggy. We recommend you approach the N slopes from Glen Cononish.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Dubhchraig include
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.

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Picture Gallery for Beinn Dubhchraig

Looking North to Beinn Dubhcraig from the lower slopes of Troisgeach, on our way to Meall an Fhudair. 6th March 2010

© Clint Brimstone
Image by Clint Brimstone

Beinn Dubhchraig seen from south of Tyndrum in Strath Fillan.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

The north face of Beinn Dubhchraig from Dalrigh

© Craig Robinson
Image by Craig Robinson

A very, very cold and icy Ben Dubhchraig summit. December 08

© Steve Macluskie
Image by Steve Macluskie
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lomond
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Oss
by Metcheck
Beinn Dubhchraig Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

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Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Beinn Dubhchraig
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
10.6 km
Ben More
Crianlarich
18.3 km
Luib Hotel
Luib, nr.Crianlarich,
23.6 km
Morelaggan House
Arrochar
26.3 km
Taychreggan Hotel
Kilchrenan, By Taynuilt
26.7 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
26.9 km
Balquhidder Lodge
Balquhidder Station, Lochearnhead
27.2 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
27.5 km
Bridge of Lochay Hotel
Aberfeldy Road, Killin
27.8 km
The Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro
Bridge Of Awe
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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  Routes that include Beinn Dubhchraig
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1438 m 19.25 km 6.5 hrs Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig  Not a difficult route once you have negotiated the forest. Ben Dubhcraig is rocky on the southern face but this is avoided.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Dubhchraig

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Dubhchraig

top of beinn dubhchraig

© Colin Mochan
Image by Colin Mochan

Me on Beinn Dubhchraig. The cloud had now lifted. 12/06/11

© Kenny Wallace
Image by Kenny Wallace

On summit of Beinn Dubhchraig with Ben Oss and Ben Lui in background.

© Ian Nixon
Image by Ian Nixon

Me at the summit

© Lorna Gilchrist
Image by Lorna Gilchrist
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Beinn Dubhchraig and Ben Oss
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Gus Stewart
wrote on
June 14, 2010
While I admit that we climbed Beinn Dubhchraig and Ben Oss on a fine June day - Saturday 12th, 2010 - the previous reports of much boggy ground proved inaccurate. There were patches here and there, particularly on the small stretch between the bridge over the railway and the woods, but generally the underfoot conditions were fine. Additionally, having turned immediately right beyond the railway bridge, there was a "beaten track" all the way to the summit and then further to the top of Ben Oss. It was a rare treat to be able to complete two Munros without reference to map, compass, or GPS.
Gordon Miller
wrote on
March 8, 2010
On crossing the dodgy looking bridge keep to the banks of this stream. This the one you want. Don't be tempted as we did to follow the stream branching on to open ground in front of you. As we cleared the trees we headed left on to the ridge that provided a clear way to the top. This gave an alternative to the corrie that is recommended as the descent. A very wintery day made for firm ground, which given the other comments was a consideration in choosing this walk in icy March.
Andrew Blair
wrote on
July 22, 2009
First time I climbed this with my brother & nephew from Dalrigh on 07/04/2007. We took meandering forestry tracks that missed out the boggy forest track and met the Allt Coire Dubhchraig higher up. Unfortunately these tracks wasted so much time we couldn't go on to Ben Oss. Still, we enjoyed the beautiful waterfalls on the way up and the stunning views of Ben Oss & Ben Lui at the summit. Next time I returned, I witnessed the full horror of the boggy forest track at the foot of the hill on an ill-fated climb that was abandoned due to foul weather & very low cloud.
Mike Watson
wrote on
June 10, 2007
A better descent might be to drop down the shoulder to the farm. You then have a dull landrover track but at least its not muddy.
Stephen Langston
wrote on
June 7, 2005
Cilmbed Dubhchraig and Oss on Sunday 5th June 2005 Was a good weather day but got no views because of the cloud cover. Thank God for satelite Nav. I have to say that this is not the easiest of walks to a novice. The path is unclear and if tackling Oss aswell be sure you do not take the south path after leaving Dubhchraig and going around the wrong way. It adds a long section onto your journey. Great but long day out if tackling both mountains.
 
 

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