Scotland
Creag Dhubh
539M
1768FT
About Creag Dhubh
Rising steeply above the northern shores of Loch Cluanie, this Northwest Highland Marilyn provides a rugged, heather-clad ascent. At 539m, it serves as a superb vantage point, offering a focused perspective on the massive South Glen Shiel Ridge and the remote glens stretching north towards the wilderness of Glen Affric.
Key Statistics
Rank
206th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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204m
Nearest Town
Imladris
Geology
You are trekking over a tough foundation of hardened sandstones and clay-rich rocks. These durable layers form the rugged, craggy terrain beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH225216
Latitude
57.2510°N
Longitude
4.9438°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Black Crag', likely referring to the dark, craggy outcrops on its southern face.
- •From the summit, the view south is dominated by the long, undulating skyline of the South Glen Shiel Ridge, specifically the Munros of Creag a' Mhaim and Druim Shionnach.
- •Classified as a Marilyn, the hill has over 150 metres of prominence, making the climb feel more substantial than its sub-2,000ft height might suggest.
- •Most people only see this hill through a car window while speeding along the A87 towards Skye, leaving the summit for those who prefer quiet bog over a crowded Munro path.