Scotland
Creag Dhubh
848M
2782FT
About Creag Dhubh
Rising steeply above the Spey Valley near Newtonmore, this rugged bulk forms the southern gateway to the Monadhliath plateau. Its heathery slopes and rocky outcrops offer a quieter alternative to the nearby Cairngorms, rewarding climbers with an expansive perspective across the Strath towards the high peaks of the Feshie hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
95th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
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Prominence
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88.3
Nearest Town
Aviemore
Geology
Creag Dhubh is formed from the Cairngorm Pluton, a granite foundation filled with large crystals and dark minerals that hardened during two distinct stages of cooling.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH906043
Latitude
57.1166°N
Longitude
3.8075°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Black Crag,' referring to the dark, formidable mica-schist cliffs that dominate its southern aspect above the Spey.
- •It is the ancestral rallying ground for Clan Macpherson; their war cry—'Creag Dhubh'—is taken from the hill, and it remains a potent symbol for the clan in the Badenoch area.
- •From the 848m summit, walkers can look directly across the Strath of Spey to the dramatic northern corries of the Cairngorms and the sharp profile of Sgòr Gaoith.
- •While the southern end of the ridge is a magnet for rock climbers due to its steepness, the 848m high point marks a transition into the high, rolling, and often trackless wilderness of the Monadhliath.
- •Attempting to find the absolute highest point on this broad, heathery ridge often involves a great deal of optimistic wandering between several identical-looking piles of stones.