Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Creag Dhubh Bheag
The name means 'crag' in Gaelic. A 472m hill near Loch Shin in Sutherland with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.
Gaelic: “crag, rocky hill, small” · Pronunciation: krayg vek
Quick facts
- Height
- 472m/ 1548ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NC 47485 30753
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent across the ancient Lewisian gneiss landscape unique to the northwest to the 472m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Quartzite scree, peat hags and rough moorland. The northwest Highland landscape is geologically unique and physically demanding.
In winter
Northwest Highland winters are dominated by wind rather than deep snow. The maritime climate brings frequent freeze-thaw. Navigation in low cloud is the primary challenge.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 13m
- Edinburgh7h 57m
OS maps: OS Landranger 16, OS Explorer 440N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:23
- Sunset
- 21:08
- Civil dawn
- 04:34
- Civil dusk
- 21:57
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