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Beinn Uird
Beinn Uird — the anvil hill — reaches 596m on the wedge of high ground between Loch Long and Loch Lomond at NS 399 985. It is one of the lonely Luss/Argyll Forest tops where steep birch flanks rise from the Glen Douglas military railway towards a rocky little crown. The summit overlooks the head of Glen Mallan and the upper Loch Long.
Quick facts
- Height
- 596.6m/ 1957ft
- Grid ref
- NS 39949 98517
- Nearest city
- Glasgow· 38km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · bog and wet grass 25% · rocky summit 10%
A typical line begins on the B832 from the head of Glen Luss at Glenmallochan, gaining height on the south-east shoulder through felled forestry and onto the heather ridge. The summit cairn sits among schist outcrops at the head of the Allt Uird.
Terrain
Felled forestry on the lower south-east shoulder — slash and stumps make for awkward going. Above the felling line the heather is short and the rocky top dries quickly, but boggy seeps appear on every saddle.
In winter
Atlantic, west-facing hill where wet snow turns rapidly to slush at this elevation. The principal risk is hidden ice between the forestry stumps on the descent. Snow on the summit blocks rarely lies more than a week at a time.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 8m
- Edinburgh4h 38m
OS maps: OS Landranger 56, OS Explorer 0039S, OS Explorer 364S
Mobile signal: Poor. Remote Argyll/Trossachs edge; limited coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:30
- Sunset
- 22:08
- Civil dawn
- 03:27
- Civil dusk
- 23:11
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Beinn Uird on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Arrochar & Tarbet station
Arrochar Alps — The Cobbler, Beinn Ime, Beinn Narnain, Ben Vane, Ben Vorlich
11km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Luss
West Loch Lomond village — Highland Boundary, Loch Lomond Way
7km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Loch Lomond
Alexandria — sprawling distillery on the south end of the loch
18km from the hill
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Beinn Uird — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Uird?
- Beinn Uird is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Felled forestry on the lower south-east shoulder — slash and stumps make for awkward going.
- When is the best time to climb Beinn Uird?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Uird are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Beinn Uird?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Beinn Uird?
- Poor. Remote Argyll/Trossachs edge; limited coverage.
- Is Beinn Uird safe in winter?
- Atlantic, west-facing hill where wet snow turns rapidly to slush at this elevation. The principal risk is hidden ice between the forestry stumps on the descent. Snow on the summit blocks rarely lies more than a week at a time.
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