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Beinn Dubh horseshoe loop from Luss — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

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Beinn Dubh horseshoe loop from Luss — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

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Beinn Dubh horseshoe loop from Luss — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

04:14

11.8km

670m

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Embark on the Beinn Dubh horseshoe loop from Luss, a rewarding hike offering spectacular panoramic views across Loch Lomond and towards the Arrochar Alps. This circular route covers 7.3 miles (11.8 km) with a significant elevation gain of 2208 feet (673 metres), making it a moderate challenge that typically takes…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

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3.77 km

Beinn Dubh Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beinn Dubh is the first summit on the Glen Striddle Horseshoe, a fine outing into the Luss Hills. Its 2,106-foot (642 m) summit reveals spectacular views of the island-studded southern …

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5.91 km

Mid Hill Summit

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Many Scottish hills and mountains have romantic and dramatic sounding Gaelic and Norse names. Not so, Mid Hill.

However, it is a lovely little viewpoint for the Arrochar Alps and …

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8.32 km

Striddle Burn Stone Bridge

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This is a charming little crossing over the Striddle Burn in Glen Luss. It features on the Glen Striddle Horsehoe route, which takes in Beinn Dubh and Mid Hill, as …

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11.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.98 km

3.16 km

464 m

158 m

Surfaces

7.98 km

3.08 km

621 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 7 May

13°C

5°C

25 %

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Trail Reviews

Inga

May 18, 2022, Beinn Dubh and Coire na h-Eanachan

A grey and blustery morning turned absolutely glorious as we took our chance on the hill. The steep climb up Beinn Dubh is rewarded with stunning views of Loch Lomond and its hills. The return to Luss via the road actually makes for a very enjoyable ramble.

Beinn Dubh horseshoe loop from Luss — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

Beinn Dubh Summit

Mid Hill Summit

Striddle Burn Stone Bridge

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