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Creag Dubh from Creag na Doire Duibh, near the Raeburn Hut.
| Creag Liath from Glen Banchor. |
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Creag Liath the Allt Fionndrigh, a common approach to Carn Dearg. The bridge is collapsed, and this can be a tricky burn.(GR 650019) |
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| The Summit of Creag Liath. In the Background is the 149 m drop subbie Marg na Creige. |
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| The summit of Creag Dubh. |
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Map: Creag
Liath and Creag
Dubh |
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Creag Dubh is a well known hill, beloved of generations of Newtonmore's inhabitants and a popular day out. On its lower slopes is a climbing crag with a reputation for fierce steep routes, elsewhere the slopes are steep and rough. Tucked away in the southern slopes of the Monadh Liath is the rather unknown sister hill of Creag Liath. Munro baggers often cross the hill north of the summit on the way to Carn Dearg, but few spare the effort to visit the mossy summit, which is their loss. Both hills carry a big hare population, and peaceful Glen Banchor is a haven for waders, and early summer visit to this glen is highly recommended. They can be done in one walk from the Glen Banchor car park, but this involves two crossings of the River Calder, so pick a dry spell. Also any off path exploration of Creag Dubh will involve crossing some tough terrain.The birk woods above Glen Banchor will bring back memories in anyone who has struggled with Norwegian vegetation. |
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