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Dubh Chreag routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · from Bridge of OrchyModerate
This route starts from Bridge of Orchy and follows a well-defined path, offering scenic views of the surrounding hills.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from Bridge of OrchyGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge provides a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Achallader FarmGrade 2 Climb
The West Face offers a more challenging climb with several technical sections, recommended for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Dubh Chreag today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Dubh Chreag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 538m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Dubh Chreag each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:16, sunset 16:43
9h 28m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:48.
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About Dubh Chreag
Dubh Chreag is 538 m (1,765 ft) high with 33 m of prominence. It is in Loch Tay to Perth, Scotland. OS grid reference NN756274. It is the 37th highest of the 54 summits Peakify lists in Loch Tay to Perth. The nearest summits are Ben Chonzie (3.8 km), Dundornie (5.2 km) and Meall Aiteachain (4.8 km).
How high is Dubh Chreag?
Dubh Chreag is 538 metres high with 33 metres of prominence.
Where is Dubh Chreag?
Dubh Chreag is listed in Loch Tay to Perth, Scotland.
Are there routes for Dubh Chreag?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Dubh Chreag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Dubh Chreag 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 Dubh Chreag?
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.
