Creag Dhubh (Newtonmore)

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Creag Dhubh
River Calder - geograph.org.uk - 386613.jpg
Creag Dhubh above the River Calder
Highest point
Elevation 756 m (2,480 ft) [1]
Prominence 391 m (1,283 ft)
Listing Graham, Marilyn
Geography
Location Strathspey, Scotland
Parent range Grampian Mountains
OS grid NH728035
Topo map OS Landranger 35

Creag Dhubh (756 m) is a mountain in the Grampian Mountains of Scotland. It is located in the Strathspey area of the central Highlands, above the village of Newtonmore.

Despite its modest height, Creag Dhubh is a true mountain and offers fantastic views from its summit. Its steep and craggy slopes make it difficult going though. [2]

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References

  1. "Creag Dhubh". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Creag Dhubh". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 15 June 2019.

Coordinates: 57°02′50″N4°10′51″W / 57.047149°N 4.180755°W / 57.047149; -4.180755