Ben Oss
Mountain Munro straddling Arrochar Alps and Breadalbane
Linked with neighboring Ben Lui on the southern Highland border, Ben Oss draws walkers for classic ridge routes, corries and proximity to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
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How to Get to Ben Oss #
Accessible from the A82 area near Tyndrum or regional glen roads; common routes are described in local Scottish hill guides.
Tips for Visiting Ben Oss #
- Ben Oss is often climbed with Ben Lui - consider linking the two for a full day of Highland walking.
- Start early to allow for time on the ridge and to avoid afternoon weather changes.
- Route choices from the east or west offer different vistas; ask locally for recommended lines after heavy rain.
Best Time to Visit Ben Oss #
Summer provides the most reliable conditions; linking peaks is popular in fair weather.
Weather & Climate near Ben Oss #
Ben Oss's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2968 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (373 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (244 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (280 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (270 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (320 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (325 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (338 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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