Creag Dhubh Mhor NE Top

Rising above the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, this rugged, heathery summit offers a quieter alternative to the popular Great Glen trails. The terrain is defined by dark crags and deep heather, typical of the sub-mountainous Highland interior, providing a sharp perspective over the water toward the bulky profile of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh.

• •The name is Gaelic, where Creag Dhubh Mhòr translates as 'Great Black Crag', referring to the dark gneiss outcrops that break through the heather across the hillside.
• •Positioned on the South Loch Ness side, the summit provides an excellent vantage point for surveying the Great Glen fault line as it cuts through the Highlands.
• •The approach usually requires navigating a pathless mosaic of peat hags and hidden lochans, making it a test of micro-navigation rather than endurance.
• •The lack of any formal hill classification ensures the summit remains blissfully quiet, usually occupied only by red grouse and the occasional passing osprey from the nearby lochs.