Creag Dhubh

Rising above the remote northern shores of Loch Glass, this Ross-shire Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to its hulking neighbor, Ben Wyvis. The terrain is typical of the rugged eastern Highlands, characterized by deep heather and pathless slopes that lead to a summit overlooking the Cromarty Firth and the vast, peat-stained interior.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic Creag Dhubh, meaning 'Black Crag,' a reference to the dark, broken rocky outcrops that face southwards toward the glen.
• •Classified as a Graham, it sits on the eastern fringe of the Ben Wyvis massif, providing a solitary walking experience far removed from the busy motorway paths of its higher neighbor.
• •The summit offers a unique perspective on Ben Wyvis, specifically looking directly into the impressive eastern corries of Glas Leathad Mòr.
• •To the southeast, the view extends past the Black Isle to the Sutors of Cromarty, the two headlands marking the entrance to the Cromarty Firth.
• •The 'Black Crag' name is somewhat ironic for the modern walker, as the primary obstacle is not dark rock, but a seemingly infinite expanse of thick, boot-grabbing heather.