Climb Beinn Dubh
Introduction Tonight, I am reprising a mid-winter ascent of Beinn Dubh, a horseshoe ridge route commencing Luss on the western side of Loch Lomond, about one hour from Glasgow. Images and Information on the trip View of Argyll Mountains from summit of Beinn Dubh, Scotland The weather was characterised by sunshine and blue skies Beinn Dubh translates from Gaelic as ‘Black Mountain’ and rises to a height of 657 metres or 2155 feet. The climb proved quite stimulating, traversing a snow-covered route which became increasingly challenging approaching the top due to the sow cover and strong winds. However, the effort was rewarded with superb/stunning views of Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond (mountain on opposite side of Loch Lomond), mountains of Argyll to the west and Ben Dubhchraig to the north. The hike took about three and a half hours and proved very rewarding, especially in terms of photography. View from windswept summit of Beinn Dubh, Scotland Video clip of Be...