Creag Dubh is one of Scotland's biggest and finest 'roadside' crag.
The schist with horizontal strata offers some wonderfully steep routes on big holds. Many of these routes are up to 3 pitches and can be intimidating, as they are very exposed and protection may be spaced.
The crag faces south and dries quickly, but weeps. Generally the rock is sound but sometimes blocky.
Creag Dubh is not a good choice for the beginner as there is little below Severe. However, from VS upwards the routes are good and the choice increases with the grade.
The midges can be dreadful during still days, and ticks abound in the bracken.
Use the layby at (57.033523, -4.187478) and be sure to leave space for as many vehicles as possible. Walk up the way, left or right depending on which sector you're climbing on.
It is worth noting that the SMC refused to publish outcrop routes until the 1970's despite this being a major crag.
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