Scotland
Creachan Dubh
470M
1542FT
About Creachan Dubh
Rising above the southern moorlands of Arran, this expansive Marilyn offers a softer contrast to the island’s jagged northern peaks. Its rounded, heathery slopes provide a straightforward but wild-feeling ascent, rewarding walkers with a superb perspective across the Firth of Clyde toward the volcanic plug of Ailsa Craig.
Key Statistics
Rank
118th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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177m
Nearest Town
Dunans
Geology
This peak is built from crystalline rocks containing tiny garnets and hardened volcanic formations, creating the rugged foundation beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS015910
Latitude
56.0711°N
Longitude
5.1895°W
Did You Know?
- •The name stems from the Scottish Gaelic Creachan Dubh, meaning 'black rocky summit', which describes the dark, heathery character of its high ground compared to the pale granite found further north.
- •As the highest point of Arran’s southern hills, it serves as an excellent grandstand for viewing the more famous northern peaks, including Goatfell and Cìr Mhòr, from a distance.
- •The ascent is often combined with the neighbouring Tighvein, traversing an area of high moorland that feels significantly more remote than its modest height suggests.
- •You are far more likely to encounter red deer or a hunting hen harrier here than another person; the hill remains a quiet sanctuary while the crowds gravitate toward the island's more dramatic ridges.