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
- Prominence
- 122 m
- Distance
- ~13 km
- Ascent
- ~1100 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN416196
- Parking
- NN446184
- Nearest city
- Stirling· 46km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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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.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 21m
- Edinburgh2h 2m
OS maps: OS Landranger 56
Mobile signal: Intermittent signal at Inverlochlarig in Glen Dochart. Barely anything above 600m. Save maps before you drive up the glen.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 06:33
- Sunset
- 20:00
- Civil dawn
- 05:54
- Civil dusk
- 20:39
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 September 2026
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Beinn Tulaichean — common questions
- Is Beinn Tulaichean a hard climb?
- Beinn Tulaichean is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 13km with 1100m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Underfoot: The Inverlochlarig farm track is firm farm surface but the ground onto the south-east ridge is wet boggy moor.
- What is Beinn Tulaichean's prominence?
- 122m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Beinn Tulaichean to the next higher ground.
- Where do I park for Beinn Tulaichean?
- Most walkers start from NN446184. Verify the grid reference on an OS map before you set off — space is tight on busy summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Beinn Tulaichean?
- May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Beinn Tulaichean. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
- Is Beinn Tulaichean dog-friendly?
- 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. Barely anything above 600m. Save maps before you 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.
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