Creag Dhubh, Newtonmore
Creag Dhubh - prominent hill above Newtonmore
Creag Dhubh is a rugged, prominent hill rising above the woodlands near Newtonmore, easily identified when driving along the A9 or travelling on the Perth-Inverness railway.Creag Dhubh, Newtonmore
| Height | 752.9m |
| Prominence | 388m |
| Meaning | dark crag |
| Lists | Fionas, 10 |
| Location | Monadh Liath, Monadh Liath to Glen Roy |
| Grid Ref | NN677972 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.04714, -4.18075 |
Visible from both the A9 and the Perth-Inverness train line, Creag Dhubh is a striking, rugged hill overlooking the village of Newtonmore. It commands a fine position above Glen Banchor and Strathspey, with a long ridge running from north-east to south-west. Thanks to its relatively isolated setting, the summit offers excellent panoramic views in all directions.
The easiest and most popular route begins in Newtonmore, climbing through woodland before following the hill's crest to the summit. For a longer outing, a full traverse from Newtonmore to Loch Uvie is possible if return transport can be arranged. The annual Creag Dhubh hill race follows much of the route from Newtonmore, but turns back after reaching the minor summit at the north-eastern end of the hill's crest.
Routes up Creag Dhubh
Creag Dhubh from Newtonmore | |
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A delightful hike through woodland and following Creag Dhubh's crest to its summit. If transport can be arranged, the route can be extended to traverse the hill down to Loch Uvie. Peaks : 1 Fiona/Graham
Ascent : 510m (1670ft) Distance : 8km (5m) Time : 2:50hr |
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