Munro · Arrochar & Trossachs
Beinn Tulaichean
Beinn Tulaichean (946m) — "hill of the hillocks" — is a Crianlarich Munro sitting just south of Cruach Àrdrain, accessed from the southern side at Inverlochlarig at the head of Loch Voil. The two hills are linked by a high broad ridge and almost always climbed together on a Trossachs / Crianlarich round. Beinn Tulaichean itself is the lower companion, with a small rocky cairn perched on a flat top.
Quick facts
- Height
- 945.8m/ 3103ft
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 832 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN416196
- Parking
- NN446184
- Nearest city
- Stirling
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Glen track 35% · Open hillside 40% · Summit ridge 25%
Park at Inverlochlarig at the road end west of Balquhidder. Take the rough farm track up Gleann an Dubh-choire, then climb the steep south-east ridge of Beinn Tulaichean directly. From the summit traverse north along the broad connecting ridge to Cruach Àrdrain, then return reverse-traverse. The pair total roughly 13km return with 1100m of climb.
Terrain
The Inverlochlarig farm track is firm farm surface but the ground onto the south-east ridge is wet boggy moor. Higher up the south-east ridge the going turns to broken mica-schist with a faint braided path. The Beinn Tulaichean summit holds a small cairn on a rocky outcrop. The link north to Cruach Àrdrain follows broad mossy turf across a gentle bealach.
In winter
A reasonably benign Crianlarich winter Munro pair. The connecting ridge between Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Àrdrain accumulates wind-blown snow but offers few avalanche-prone slopes. Cornicing on the east side of the connecting ridge is consistent. The Inverlochlarig road can be drifted; the A84 corridor at Balquhidder stays gritted. SAIS Southern Cairngorms is the nearest formal forecast.
This hill is in the Southern Highlands SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 21m
- Edinburgh2h 2m
OS maps: OS Landranger 56
Mobile signal: Intermittent signal at Inverlochlarig in Glen Dochart. No signal above 600m. Download maps before the drive up the glen.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:33
- Sunset
- 22:02
- Civil dawn
- 03:31
- Civil dusk
- 23:03
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 2026
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Beinn Tulaichean — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Tulaichean?
- Beinn Tulaichean is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 16km with 832m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Terrain: The Inverlochlarig farm track is firm farm surface but the ground onto the south-east ridge is wet boggy moor.
- Where do I park for Beinn Tulaichean?
- Standard parking is at NN446184 near Stirling. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Beinn Tulaichean?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Tulaichean are 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 Tulaichean?
- 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 Tulaichean?
- Intermittent signal at Inverlochlarig in Glen Dochart. No signal above 600m. Download maps before the drive up the glen.
- Is Beinn Tulaichean safe in winter?
- A reasonably benign Crianlarich winter Munro pair. The connecting ridge between Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Àrdrain accumulates wind-blown snow but offers few avalanche-prone slopes. Cornicing on the east side of the connecting ridge is consistent. The Inverlochlarig road can be drifted; the A84 corridor at Balquhidder stays gritted. SAIS Southern Cairngorms is the nearest formal forecast.
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