Fells/Creag a' Chinn Duibh
Scotland
Creag a' Chinn Duibh
677M
2221FT
Rank
77th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Nearest Town
Coire
About Creag a' Chinn Duibh
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Cluanie, this rugged Hump offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Munros. Its steep, heathery slopes lead to a summit with commanding views south across the water toward the serrated ridge of the South Glen Shiel Forest and the prominent peak of Maol Chinn-dearg.
Key Statistics
Rank
77th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Nearest Town
Coire
Prominence
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113m
Geology
You are walking on the Applecross Formation, a rugged sandstone naturally packed with small pebbles and gravel.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from Scottish Gaelic, translating as 'Crag of the Black Head', likely referring to the dark, weathered appearance of the rock outcrops near its summit.
- •Positioned just north of the A87, it serves as a stark contrast to the busy Glen Shiel ridges, offering a solitary vantage point over the remote Glenshiel Forest.
- •The summit provides an excellent, unobstructed view of the massive south-eastern corries of A’ Chràlaig, one of the region's most imposing Munros.
- •While it stands at 677 metres, its primary role for many walkers is serving as a high-level barometer for the Cluanie Inn; if you can't see this crag from the front door, it's probably best to stay inside.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG859628
Latitude
57.6050°N
Longitude
5.5842°W