Scotland
Creag Dhubh Bheag
627M
2057FT
About Creag Dhubh Bheag
Rising above the southern shores of Loch Mullardoch in a remote corner of the North West Highlands, this rocky Tump offers a rugged, pathless ascent. It serves as a steep, heathery vantage point, providing an intimate perspective of the massive northern corries and ridge lines of the Munro An Riabhachan.
Key Statistics
Rank
142nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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31m
Nearest Town
Monar Lodge
Geology
You’re walking across a foundation of hardened sandstone and dark, striped rocks. These durable formations create the rugged terrain under your boots today.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH156473
Latitude
57.4789°N
Longitude
5.0756°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Creag Dhubh Bheag', meaning 'Small Black Rock', describing the dark, craggy outcrops that characterize its northern slopes.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a focused view across the deep waters of Loch Mullardoch toward the sprawling mass of Sgùrr na Lapaich and its neighboring peak, Càrn nan Gobhar.
- •Despite its name including the word 'Bheag' (small), the sustained 600-metre pull from the loch side ensures most walkers will find the map's modest labeling somewhat debatable by the time they reach the top.