Scotland
Creag Dhubh Mhor NE Top
533M
1749FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
202nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Achintee
Geology
You are walking on Morar Group psammite. This tough rock was originally layers of sand that were compressed and hardened by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG986409
Latitude
57.4142°N
Longitude
5.3535°W
Did You Know?
- •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.