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Creag an Dubh-loch routes: 5 ways to the top
Central GullyScrambling · 1.5km · 200 m ascent · ~0h 40m · from Loch MuickGrade 1 Scramble
The Central Gully is a classic Grade 1 scramble offering a straightforward ascent with some exposure, it is best attempted in dry conditions.
North-East ButtressScrambling · 2.0km · 250 m ascent · ~0h 50m · from Loch MuickGrade 2 Scramble
The North-East Buttress provides a more challenging scramble with steeper sections and requires careful route finding, suitable for experienced scramblers.
South RidgeScrambling · 3.0km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 5m · from Loch MuickGrade 3 Scramble
The South Ridge is a demanding Grade 3 scramble with significant exposure and technical sections, it is recommended for those with climbing experience.
Loch Muick CircuitHiking · 10.0km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Loch MuickHiking
This hiking route circumnavigates Loch Muick and offers stunning views of Creag an Dubh-loch, it is a long but rewarding walk.
Climbers' TraverseClimbing · 2.5km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 5m · from Loch MuickClimbing
The Climbers' Traverse is a technical climbing route that requires full climbing gear and experience, it is known for its challenging pitches and exposure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag an Dubh-loch today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag an Dubh-loch each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 983m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag an Dubh-loch each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 1 of the next 7 days, about 0.8 cm in all, most on Saturday (0.8 cm). Lying snow up to 1 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:14, sunset 16:39
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:45.
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About Creag an Dubh-loch
Creag an Dubh-loch is 983 m (3,224 ft) high with 45 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 91st highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Cairn of Gowal South Top (0.8 km), Cairn of Gowal (0.7 km) and Craig of Gowal (1.4 km).
How high is Creag an Dubh-loch?
Creag an Dubh-loch is 983 metres high with 45 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag an Dubh-loch?
Creag an Dubh-loch is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag an Dubh-loch?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Creag an Dubh-loch, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Creag an Dubh-loch today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Creag an Dubh-loch?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
