Climb Beinn Dubh, Luss

Great Loch Lomond Views

This guide will help you if you plan to climb Beinn Dubh, Luss. An excellent and exhilarating climb, around 3-hours in duration, to a height of 642m. However, you don’t need to climb very far before getting some incredible views back to Luss and Loch Lomond’s islands. If you like Conic Hill, you will also love Beinn Dubh. The pictures show my climb on a gorgeous early Spring Sunday in March.

 

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There now are two large car parks within Luss, which has helped solve some problems with cars, so you should be able to park. However, on a warm day, do go early. Also, take an extra layer to wear at the top of Beinn Dubh, as it can be chilly at times.

There are toilets in the main car park and the chance to pick up some food to take with you from the Village Shop. Next to the primary school, there is access to some steps leading to a footbridge over the A82, which is also how you access the excellent Loch Lomond Faerie Trail.

Beinn Dubh Route

Once across the other side of the A82, you will see the gate and a sign pointing to Beinn Dubh. Next, you will see a gentle hill to climb in front of you. Get used to the fact that once you reach the top, there will be a larger one for you to climb! There seems to be an ever-increasing in size succession of hills to ascend.

As promised, you will still be able to turn around and take in the view of Luss, with its pier and the nearby cluster of islands on Loch Lomond.

Inchlonaig Island, Loch Lomond

Beinn Dubh Path

Keep climbing; there’s a long way still to go. Although a little boggy in places, the path is generally good, but walking shoes/boots rather than trainers are best.

As you get higher, you are level with Inchlonaig Island (pictured above), which stands apart from the other clustered islands. Ben Lomond is also in view and, along with Rowarennan, gets closer on your ascent.

Beinn Dubh Summit

Beinn Dubh Summit

It’s a relief to get to the top and a sense of accomplishment. Then it’s the descent with the great views back to Luss.

Suppose you want an alternative to driving to Luss. For example, you can get a water bus from Balloch (connecting via Train) or Balmaha. In addition, you could cycle along the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path or use the coach service between Glasgow and Skye, which regularly runs along the A82.

Beinn Dubh in Luss is a great hill to climb. Below you can see it viewed from one of Loch Lomond’s islands.

Beinn Dubb with Bluebells

Plan Your Visit 

If you plan to visit Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, consider ordering our book ‘101 things to do in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs’, a photo guidebook of things to do and places to explore. Click here to purchase. 

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Words and photography by Paul Saunders. Visit Paul’s Marketing and Photography websites for details of his services in Scotland.

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