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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.
Picture Gallery for Beinn Dubhchraig

Beinn Dubhchraig with Ben Oss behind on the left, on the last day of the year.

© Peter Chisholm
Image by Peter Chisholm

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

© Steve Macluskie
Image by Steve Macluskie

Beinn Dubhcraig from the steep lower slopes of Beinn Chabhair, 30 Jan 2010.

© Michael Hill
Image by Michael Hill

Beinn Dubhchraig, with Ben Oss behind, seen from Glen Falloch (2009-03-21)

© Kevin Woods
Image by Kevin Woods
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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
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Results by distance from Beinn Dubhchraig
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Aros Beag
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5.4 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
6.3 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
7.6 km
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Crianlarich
14.9 km
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18.2 km
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21.1 km
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21.1 km
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26.7 km
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Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
26.8 km
Rowardennan Hotel
Rowardennan, Loch Lomond
26.9 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
27.2 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
27.7 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
27.9 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
28.9 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
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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.  
 

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  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Dubhchraig

Just below the summit of Beinn Dubhchraig

© Robin Scott
Image by Robin Scott

Me and my 10 year old nephew Christopher at the summit of Ben Dubhcraig 07/04/2007 with Ben Lui as a magnificent backdrop.

© Andrew Blair
Image by Andrew Blair

Bruce-June 2009 (don't ask).Intermittently great views for a full 360 degrees, through flitting clouds, and right down loch Lomond.

© Bruce Donachie
Image by Bruce Donachie

Paul, summit of Dubhchraig, looking down to Loch Oss, with the south shoulder of Ben Oss rising in the background.

© Bruce Donachie
Image by Bruce Donachie
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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.
Craig Cameron
wrote on
March 3, 2005
I have to agree with the previous comments, I've used this route a few times and the mud is appauling on the main ascent route, the ladders have all now collapsed and some supposed walkers have taken to cutting holes in the deer fences. The state of the approach is a shame as the sumit offers fine views to Ben Lui, Ben Oss, south towards the Arrochar Alps and west towards Ben More. If you do choose the main path then do try not to widen it further and remember mud washes off your boots.
 
 

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