Scotland
Beinn Ducteach
589M
1932FT
About Beinn Ducteach
Tucked away north of Inversnaid, this rugged Trossachs Hump offers a quieter experience than the nearby honeypots. The terrain is typical of the eastern Loch Lomondside—steep, heathery, and often pathless. Reaching the summit rewards you with a commanding view south across the loch and west toward the Arrochar Alps.
Key Statistics
Rank
308th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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117m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking over ancient, hardened sandstones and mudstones. These sit alongside dark rocks that formed from molten material cooling deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN348154
Latitude
56.3022°N
Longitude
4.6716°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin; while Beinn means mountain, Ducteach likely stems from 'dubh', meaning black or dark, describing the steep, shadowed crags that define its western face above the loch.
- •Although the West Highland Way skirts its lower slopes, the ascent remains a pathless undertaking through thick heather and bracken, making it a sanctuary for those looking to escape the crowds at Inversnaid.
- •The summit provides an excellent perspective of the 'upper' loch, where the water narrows significantly, and offers a clear line of sight to the jagged silhouette of Ben Arthur (The Cobbler) across the water.
- •In keeping with its status as a Tump, the summit is a modest affair, often requiring more effort to navigate the surrounding peat hags than the actual elevation would suggest.