Scotland
Creag Dhubh Mhor
853M
2799FT
About Creag Dhubh Mhor
Rising steeply above the northern shores of Loch Monar, this rugged peak forms a prominent step on the eastern ridge of Sgùrr na Lapaich. Its dark, rocky slopes offer a wild ascent within the remote Monar Forest, rewarding walkers with a dramatic perspective of the surrounding giants and the deep glacial waters below.
Key Statistics
Rank
50th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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94m
Nearest Town
Monar Lodge
Geology
The ground here belongs to the Morar Group. You are walking on ancient mud and sand, transformed by intense pressure into these tough, layered rocks.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH139473
Latitude
57.4781°N
Longitude
5.1043°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Creag Dhubh Mhòr', which translates as the 'Great Black Crag'. This refers to the dark, precipitous rock faces that characterize its southern flanks as they drop toward the loch.
- •The summit provides a unique perspective on the engineering of the Monar Dam at the loch's eastern end, as well as an intimate view across the water to the steep, north-facing corries of An Riabhachan.
- •Most walkers encounter this hill as an intermediate climb during the long approach from Strathfarrar. It serves as a rugged gateway to the higher ground of the Monar massif, requiring careful navigation through pathless heather and rock.
- •Despite standing at a significant height, this summit is frequently overlooked by those heading for the higher peaks nearby; it remains a quiet vantage point where you are more likely to encounter red deer than other hillwalkers.