Scotland
Ben Oss North Top
941M
3088FT
About Ben Oss North Top
Perched on the north-eastern shoulder of its bigger sibling, Ben Oss North Top is a Munro Top for the completionists. It offers a spectacular, albeit slightly dizzying, vantage point over the Cononish valley, perfect for staring at Ben Lui while questioning your life choices.
Key Statistics
Rank
22nd Highest in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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25.5m
Nearest Town
Tyndrum
Geology
Silurian Slates & Gritstone
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN290258
Latitude
56.3934°N
Longitude
4.7719°W
Did You Know?
- •This peak is classified as a Munro Top, standing at 941.3 metres. It serves as a rocky sentinel on the ridge leading up from the valley floor toward the main summit of Ben Oss.
- •The name Oss is derived from the Gaelic 'Ois', referring to an outlet or the mouth of a loch. This likely points to its proximity to the waters of Loch Oss, tucked away in the corrie below.
- •Geologically, the area is renowned for its Dalradian schist. This makes for some wonderfully craggy scenery, though it also ensures the ground remains predictably slippery whenever a cloud breathes on it.
- •From this vantage point, you get a profile view of Ben Lui's famous central gully. It is widely considered one of the finest mountain views in the Southern Highlands, provided the mist hasn't decided to move in.
- •It is the ultimate participation trophy of the Ben Oss massif. You’ve put in all the effort to climb this far, only to realize the main summit is still looming above you like a disappointed parent.