Scotland
Creag an Dubh Shluic
726M
2383FT
About Creag an Dubh Shluic
Tucked away in the Forest of Atholl north of Pitlochry, this heathery peak offers a rugged, pathless experience characteristic of the Grampian interior. It is a quiet, airy vantage point, providing a grandstand view of the Beinn a' Ghlo massif to the east and the sharp cone of Schiehallion to the southwest.
Key Statistics
Rank
137th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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78.7m
Nearest Town
Spittal of Glenshee
Geology
You are walking over ancient molten rock and squeezed layers of limestone and mud. These transformed, hardened minerals create the rugged and layered landscape beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO090687
Latitude
56.8009°N
Longitude
3.4917°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from Scottish Gaelic, translating as the 'Crag of the Black Hollow.' This likely refers to the deep, shadowed gully on its northwestern face that drains towards the Errochty Water.
- •The hill sits on a strategic watershed between Glen Errochty and the River Garry, making it an ideal spot to survey the complex topography of the Atholl glens.
- •The summit is often visited as part of a long, wild circuit from the small settlement of Trinafour, frequently linked with the nearby Corbett, Beinn a' Chuallaich.
- •While the 'Crag' in the name suggests a rocky fortress, walkers approaching from the east will find the terrain consists largely of a very determined and deep heather carpet.