Hike- Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig

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You will be required to have full membership to the club to attend and purchase a ticket for this trip. Details for purchase of tickets through this page will be published in due course, so keep a look out on our Instagram page for updates.

We will be summitting 2 moderate Munros on this outing near Tyndrum . 

 

Distance: 8km

Ascent: 900m

Time (approx.): 5-6 hours

 

Please see the advised kit list.

As per, you will be required to have a minimum of: hiking boots (that cover/protect the ankles) and waterproofs, and preferably clothing that is not made of cotton, and no jeans for safety reasons. A headtorch is also a necessity. If you are unsure please contact the club, as you will not be permitted on the trip without meeting the above requirements.

 

Transport

We will be travelling by cars which will be arranged by the club.

 

Outward Journey: Meet outside the Student Union by 6:50am (please arrive promptly so we can leave promptly).

 

Return Journey: We anticipate arriving back in Glasgow for the evening.

 

 

The Route

We will be following this route Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig, near Tyndrum

Background info on the mountains: Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhchraig are satellites of mighty Ben Lui. Although the mountains themselves are not particularly distinguished, the approach walk leads through natural pine and birch forest and is very picturesque, though also very wet. Beinn Dubhchraig offers a fine view down Loch Lomond, whilst the Ben Lui looks simply magnificent from Ben Oss. Extremely boggy path on the lower approach. Higher up the going is drier; the ridges are broad but rocky and undulating and with some crags - can be confusing terrain in poor visibility.

This equipment is essential for a safe and fun day out in the Highlands!

• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof trousers
• Walking boots
• Headtorch
• Gloves
• Warm hat
• Walking trousers (we will not take you up the mountain if you wear denim!). These should be made of a synthetic material, softshell-pants are ideal
• Multiple warm layers - temperatures on the summit will be cold
• Backpack
• At least 2l of water, warm drinks in a thermos are always a good idea
• Packed Lunch
• Snacks

 

If you have any questions, email us (mountaineeringclub@gcustudents.co.uk) or send us a message Instagram.