Routes up
Creag Dubh routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 6km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from NewtonmoreModerate
The standard route up Creag Dubh starts from Newtonmore, it follows a clear path through heather and grassland with some rocky sections near the summit, offering excellent views over the surrounding area.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from NewtonmoreGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the south ridge of Creag Dubh, it is a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with a head for heights.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from NewtonmoreGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a challenging climb with several technical pitches, it is recommended for experienced climbers only, ropes and protection are necessary.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Creag Dubh today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Creag Dubh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 947m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Creag Dubh each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days. Lying snow up to 7 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:44
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:51.
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About Creag Dubh
Creag Dubh is 947 m (3,108 ft) high with 94 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 267th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Creag Feusag West Top (1.1 km), Mullach na Maoile (2.5 km) and Carn nan Gobhar (1.9 km).
How high is Creag Dubh?
Creag Dubh is 947 metres high with 94 metres of prominence.
Where is Creag Dubh?
Creag Dubh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Creag Dubh?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Creag Dubh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (6km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Creag Dubh 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 Dubh?
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.
