Ben Oss

Ben Oss is a mountain summit in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park reaching 1,029 meters, shaped by distinct topography on each side. Its steep northern slopes drop into Cononish Glen, while the gentler southern face slopes toward Glen Falloch and the broader landscape beyond.

The mountain was first documented as climbed by botanist James Robertson from Edinburgh in 1771 during a plant-collecting expedition. This early scientific exploration helped shape how the Highland peaks became known and recorded.

The Gaelic name reflects Scotland's linguistic roots in this region, linking the mountain to ancient words for wildlife and water features that shaped how people named their landscape.

The climb typically begins at Dalrigh near Tyndrum and is commonly paired with neighboring Beinn Dubhchraig using the Bealach Buidhe path. Walkers should expect changing weather conditions and steep terrain, particularly on the northern sections of the route.

The summit area holds a medium-sized cairn nestled among slabby mica schist rocks, from which views sweep across the entire southern Highland range. This vantage point rewards climbers with expansive mountain vistas rarely seen from lower elevations.

GPS coordinates: 56.38932,-4.77540

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:10