Scotland
Beinn Dubh SE Top
574M
1883FT
About Beinn Dubh SE Top
Rising steeply above the village of Luss, this broad, grassy shoulder is a highlight of the popular Luss Hills horseshoe. It serves as a spectacular natural balcony, offering an uninterrupted perspective of Loch Lomond’s islands and the iconic silhouette of Ben Lomond rising across the water to the east.
Key Statistics
Rank
180th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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27
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on psammite from the Glenfinnan Group. This rock formed when ancient layers of sand were compressed and heated deep underground.
Classifications
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Latitude
57.4064°N
Longitude
5.0412°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Black Hill.' While the slopes are predominantly green, the name likely refers to the dark, peaty soil or the deep shadows cast over the neighbouring Glen Striddle during the winter months.
- •This point is a key waypoint on the Luss horseshoe, a ridge walk that offers some of the most accessible 'big mountain' views in the southern Highlands without requiring technical scrambling or complex navigation.
- •Looking south-east from this height, the islands of Inchmurrin and Inchcailloch are clearly visible, marking the line of the Highland Boundary Fault where the Lowlands meet the mountainous North.
- •The ascent from the village is notorious among local walkers for its directness; the path eschews gentle zig-zags in favour of a relentless, vertical line that ensures you earn the vista quickly.