Scotland
Creag Dhubh
303M
994FT
About Creag Dhubh
Tucked away on the western shores of Loch Etive, this rugged coastal hill offers a quiet vantage point far from the busier Glen Coe peaks. The terrain is characteristically rough and craggy, providing an intimate, low-level perspective across the water towards the massive granite slopes of Ben Starav and the Etive Slabs.
Key Statistics
Rank
230th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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121m
Nearest Town
Elleric
Geology
Creag Dhubh is formed from two types of ancient granite. Look for stones featuring large, distinct crystals that grew as this molten rock cooled slowly deep underground.
Nearby Fells
Meall a' Chreamha East Top
Meall a' Chreamha
Beinn Fhionnlaidh East Top
Meall a' Bhuiridh
Trilleachan Slabs
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN126470
Latitude
56.5776°N
Longitude
5.0511°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for ‘Black Crag’, a common descriptive title across the Highlands for hills defined by dark, exposed rock faces that stand out against the surrounding moorland.
- •From the summit, the view is dominated by the 'Big Six' of the Etive hills, specifically the sharp profile of Ben Starav and the sprawling ridges of Beinn nan Aighenan across the water.
- •Because it sits on the roadless western side of the loch, the hill is most easily approached by those arriving by water, offering a sense of isolation rarely found at such low altitudes.
- •Despite being surrounded by world-class mountains, this hill’s primary defence against crowds is the simple fact that it requires either a boat or a very long walk just to reach its base.