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Name: | Creag an Dubh-loch |
Hill number: | 473 |
Height: | 983m / 3225ft |
Parent (Ma): | 457 Lochnagar - Cac Carn Beag |
Parent (SMC): | 470 Broad Cairn |
RHB Section: | 07A: Braemar to Montrose |
County/UA: | Aberdeenshire |
Catchment: | Dee (Aberdeen) |
Class: | Simm, Munro Top, High Hills of Britain, Murdo (Tu,Sim,MT,HHB,Mur) |
Grid ref: | NO 23283 82310 |
Summit feature: | boulder c.45m NW of cairn |
Drop: | 47m |
Col: | 936m NO232817 |
OS map sheet(s): | (1:50k) 44 (1:25k) OL53N 388N |
Observations: | top of boulder is higher than top of cairn |
Survey: | Abney level |
Change log: | show changes for this hill entry |
GPS data: | show GPS entries for this hill |
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Logged Descriptions (logged by 333 users) | By | Date of Ascent |
While staying in Kirriemuir with Nikko Lim, we parked at Glen Doll ranger car park 
 
The route up Glen Clova was interesting (my first time, up that way). We bagged Broad Cairn (998m), my 200th Munro and Creag an Dubh-loch (983m), Nikko's 1st Munro Top. The views into Glen Muick and over Dubh Loch were something else. Long day though 9:16hrs all in. | chillyman8 | 18/02/2024 |
SunnyAdventures2 | 25/08/2023 | |
From spittal o Muick | Gonk | 17/08/2023 |
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From Spittal of Glenmuick | Idris | 26/06/2023 |
Rob Pen y Garn | 26/06/2023 | |
From Glenmuick Car Park via Dubh Loch | PDuncan82 | 15/06/2023 |
With Richard before Broad Cairn | Denise | 18/04/2023 |
I thought the top of the large brain like rock on the summit plateau was higher than the large pointed one. The pointed one made for a fun ascent using the wobbly balanced stone step. | RichardM | 18/04/2023 |
Parked at the Spittal of Glenmuick (£5 cash/card in machine). Took the track on the N side of loch and up to above the Falls of the Glasallt from where a stalkers path goes up the SE ridge to Creag a Ghlas-uillt. From there the walk around the top of Allt an Dubh-loch valley opens up - Eagles Rock, Carn a'Choire Bhoidheach, Carn an t-Sagairt Beag, Carn an t-Sagairt Mor, Fafernie, Cairn Bannoch, Cairn of Gowal, Creag an Dubh-loch, Broad Cairn - and follows the track back down on the S side of Loch Muick. Long day with a cold wind but wonderful views. With Gillian, Tony, Richard and Denise, although R&D split off at times with different peak objectives, meeting up again finally below Broad Cairn. | richard69 | 18/04/2023 |
Livi2020 | 31/03/2023 | |
Round of 9 Tops from Braedownie Hut with ATMC. | andy | 18/03/2023 |
PVokes | 16/10/2022 | |
RonaLindsay | 16/10/2022 | |
Stavanger Toestub | 23/09/2022 | |
Broad Cairn, Creag an Dubh-loch, Cairn of Gowal, Cairn Bannoch, Fafernie, Carn an t-Sagairt Mor, Carn an t-Saigairt Beag, Carn a' Choire Bhoidheach, Cac Carn Mor, Lochnager - Cac Carn Beag & Meikle Pap from Spittal of Glenmuick. | JasonStark | 21/08/2022 |
Added to the 'standard' round (clockwise). Sun and showers, long day with G. | nix_snilloc | 05/08/2022 |
Five Munro circuit from Spittal of Glenmuick: Spittal - Meikle Pap - Cuidhe Crom - Cac Carn Mor - Lochnagar - Carn a’ Choire Bhoidheach - Carn an t-Sagairt Beag - Carn an t-Sagairt Mor - Fafernie - Cairn Bannoch - Cairn of Gowal - Creag an Dubh-loch - Broad Cairn - Sandy Hillock - Spittal. | Mark Jackson | 05/08/2022 |
anguscow | 22/06/2022 | |
From Spittal of Glenmuick for a round of Crow Craigies, Fafernie, Cairn of Gowal, Creag an Dubh-loch and Craig of Gowal. | rhalstead | 21/06/2022 |
Dottie001 | 20/06/2022 | |
dickiewren | 04/06/2022 | |
iainwalton | 09/05/2022 | |
IainK | 13/11/2021 | |
phil101 | 24/09/2021 | |
SunnyAdventures | 18/09/2021 | |
Sick Kid | 10/09/2021 | |
weaselmaster | 10/09/2021 | |
From Acharn CP. Very pretty spot. Beautiful walk up S Esk river valley, onto Broad Cairn, then Creag an Dubh Loch, Cairn of Gowal, Cairn Bannoch, Fafernie, Creag Lachdach, Crow Craigies, back via Glen Doll. With B, B, and R. | jenx | 07/09/2021 |
richtea5040 | 02/09/2021 | |
mcbiydw2 | 24/08/2021 | |
coldfeet7 | 30/06/2021 | |
From Loch Callater - 5 Munros and 11 Munro Tops but only 1 Marilyn! Cloud base around 800m all day. 9 Hours. | Geoff Briggs | 19/06/2021 |
lonely loop of Lochnagar munros and any tops that seemed to get in the way! 32km, 7hrs | Nicky C | 03/06/2021 |
scoob | 03/06/2021 | |
Fi | 03/06/2021 | |
On White Mounth wildcamp taking in all 5 Munros and 11 MTs. Boulder a welcome addition to the repetition. | iangpark | 02/06/2021 |
jps666 | 30/05/2021 | |
stuartgreig | 11/04/2021 | |
With Will, from camp at Glas Allt Shiel. | Grinner | 17/10/2020 |
Solo | Topsaswell | 02/10/2020 |
interloper | 20/09/2020 | |
Blair282 | 23/07/2020 | |
GoldenBhoy | 16/07/2020 | |
PVokes | 09/07/2020 | |
govanah2 | 08/07/2020 | |
Simon Winton | 11/06/2020 | |
Pommyjon | 08/03/2020 | |
carole engel | 14/10/2019 | |
With SJW. WE had a 10.5 hour, 23 mile circular around the Loch Muick horseshoe coming up from Loch Muick at Broad Cairn, around to Carn an t-Sagairt Mor, across to Lochnagar, Meikle Pap and back down to Loch Muick. | meltdiceburg | 08/08/2019 |
Kevin29035 | 03/08/2019 | |
Craig67 | 14/10/2018 | |
alda | 06/10/2018 | |
From Invercauld bridge | Peterb | 07/08/2018 |
Danmawr | 26/05/2018 | |
kitmacleod | 01/01/2018 | |
Dense cloud. No views this time round, unfortunately. Solo. | Dangerous Dave | 17/09/2017 |
Hal & Rafe | 12/08/2017 | |
Sick Kid | 23/06/2017 | |
duchally | 14/06/2017 | |
alasdaircairns | 03/06/2017 | |
Spireite | 07/05/2017 | |
Munro Top bagging from Glen Clova: Acharn - Glen Doll - Crow Craigies - Fafernie - Cairn Bannoch - Cairn of Gowal - Craig of Gowal - Creag an Dubh-loch - Broad Cairn - Bachnagairn - Acharn | davidpettit84 | 16/04/2017 |
With Mark. | Jonathan Willingham | 04/04/2017 |
yorkielad | 04/04/2017 | |
C/W round of broad cairn, creag an dubh loch, cairn of cowal, craig of gowal, crow craigies, fafernie, cairn bannoch, carn an t sagairt mor, carn an t sagairt beag, carn a choire bhoidheach, top of eagles rock, creag a ghlas uillt,from cp at glen muick. | robertphillips | 17/09/2016 |
Pete R | 29/08/2016 | |
iansm | 19/08/2016 | |
High level circuit of Loch Muick from Spittal of Glen Muick, Broad Cairn to Lochnagar | kdbennett | 24/07/2016 |
brianb | 04/06/2016 | |
Oik | 27/05/2016 | |
Weather fair. | MountainMac | 11/05/2016 |
elma spencer | 01/05/2016 | |
With Christine | Keith99 | 20/07/2015 |
foggieclimber | 05/06/2015 | |
On the TGO Challenge with Sue - Hill 26, when we puzzled other Challengers by zigzagging up some of the Munro Tops in the area before heading up Broad Cairn. | Phreerunner | 18/05/2015 |
DaveMcS | 23/03/2015 | |
Moorponder | 09/10/2014 | |
highlandhillwalker | 15/09/2014 | |
ThickIce | 02/09/2014 | |
oatcake | 17/08/2014 | |
Gavin Theobald | 25/07/2014 | |
davezeking | 13/07/2014 | |
weaselmaster | 28/06/2014 | |
gary1981 | 23/06/2014 | |
Driftwood | 11/06/2014 | |
clanbonham | 06/06/2014 | |
Steve Q | 18/04/2014 | |
clashcityrocker | 11/01/2014 | |
Rannoch_Monkey | 17/11/2013 | |
bertbarnett123 | 22/09/2013 | |
With friend. From Spittal of Glenmuick on bikes to Glas-allt-Shiel. Objective: all Munro tops of Broad Cairn and Cairn Bannoch. After Broad Cairn, Craig of Gowal, Crow Craigies, Fafernie, Cairn Bannoch, Cairn of Gowal (983m), Cairn of Gowal (991m). We finished with Creag an Dubh-loch. We reached the summit cairn and it was now becoming misty. We continued a little further NNW as the ground seemed as though it might be getting slightly higher. We saw a large boulder, the top of which might be higher than where the summit cairn is. On a walk many years previously I had seen this boulder and made attempts to climb it. We now headed down NW so as to get round the cliffs of Creag an Dubh-loch and reach Dubh Loch. Up to now the ground had made for easy walking with short grass or heather but now it was getting rougher and was generally quite hard going. It was a relief to reach the proper path and after that we came out of the mist and made rapid progress to Glas-allt-Shiel. | pwbellarby | 06/09/2013 |
justin999 | 05/09/2013 | |
Ibex | 18/08/2013 | |
Bruckner7 | 16/08/2013 | |
Adding old logs | Angelaf | 06/08/2013 |
benalder284 | 01/08/2013 | |
gary1981 | 27/07/2013 | |
hillhunter | 19/07/2013 | |
mae | 29/06/2013 | |
tuxer | 24/06/2013 | |
wjdawson | 07/04/2013 | |
The Rodmiester | 24/11/2012 | |
Alastair S | 18/11/2012 | |
marsdavs | 07/10/2012 | |
Dylanafc | 11/08/2012 | |
steveroberts | 06/07/2012 | |
BlackPanther | 03/04/2012 | |
RCFC | 24/03/2012 | |
Isbjorn | 26/02/2012 | |
Isbjorn Winter Round | 26/02/2012 | |
mountaineagle | 30/10/2011 | |
BrianMatthews | 24/07/2011 | |
ras52 | 03/07/2011 | |
Cairn. Big rock nearby may be higher? | PeteF | 25/06/2011 |
KeithByTheC | 28/05/2011 | |
stevedixon | 30/04/2011 | |
Nick Down1 | 31/08/2010 | |
dalerodgers | 22/08/2010 | |
NormanW | 31/07/2010 | |
andy.painter | 27/07/2010 | |
ad-lib | 23/06/2010 | |
Solo on TGO Challenge 2010 | alistairpooler | 24/05/2010 |
BasherBob | 23/05/2010 | |
hill walker | 08/11/2009 | |
Not much of a summit due to proximity to Cairn Bannoch and Broad Cairn munroes | knavesandblades | 05/08/2009 |
done while doing the 5 munros in the round of loch Muick, fantastic views down onto Dubh Loch from top of the Creag | torkm | 25/07/2009 |
first ascent of this top, 2 in group, showers of heavy rain and strong winds, goc 09, climbed from braemar on way to glass allt-shiel bothy via carn a choire bhoideach, fafernie, cairn bannoch, pt991, pt983, pt983, broad cairn, choir chash path. | rum doodle | 18/05/2009 |
By Self 
 
As part of round of 5 munros | alanm | 09/05/2009 |
bertbarnett123 | 30/11/2008 | |
johnabutler2 | 21/07/2008 | |
crowdie | 24/06/2008 | |
chutchings | 24/06/2008 | |
Day's solo cycle & walk - total sunshine plus much snow & ice | barnz48 | 17/02/2008 |
ancient brit | 08/09/2007 | |
neilsan | 12/08/2007 | |
t111 | redcon | 03/03/2007 |
Dave Geere | 15/07/2006 | |
steveroberts | 06/07/2006 | |
11 of 12: From Craig of Gowal. | ChrisR | 01/06/2006 |
Jim B | 09/05/2006 | |
R Chris | Richard Tait | 04/05/2006 |
Badders | 29/04/2006 | |
govanah | 14/01/2006 | |
steven morrice | 12/09/2005 | |
Lorna S | 01/08/2005 | |
Easy walk across from Broad Cairn. | yorkie | 28/06/2005 |
alone | SheilaS | 11/06/2005 |
With Ian. Out and back from main path to Broad Crag. | Dangerous Dave | 02/05/2005 |
anne3366 | 08/04/2005 | |
silverhow | 20/09/2004 | |
Colin Crawford | 24/05/2004 | |
With Frser, completing Lochnagar cuircut and all tops. 40.4km 2130m with overnight camp walking 16.0hr | JamesSDonald | 04/04/2004 |
Tonyandsue | 18/02/2004 | |
See Carn an Tuirc | dbb | 20/10/2003 |
AndyS | 17/08/2003 | |
KevPalmer | 15/07/2003 | |
chrispine | 26/06/2003 | |
Sandman | 25/06/2003 | |
hornet | 29/05/2003 | |
mountainman277 | 24/02/2003 | |
Tricky | 06/08/2002 | |
duncanandmorna | 30/04/2002 | |
MuckleG | 28/10/2001 | |
PGCE | 31/08/2001 | |
interloper | 01/07/2001 | |
Man of Kernow1 | 16/06/2001 | |
ngthack | 26/05/2001 | |
David Purchase | 25/05/2001 | |
cmac | 19/05/2001 | |
Solo walking out to get supplies | dickscroop | 07/05/2001 |
chazzyboy19 | 01/01/2001 | |
bertbarnett123 | 04/11/2000 | |
benalder50 | 21/10/2000 | |
ianwatson | 22/05/2000 | |
chriswatson | 12/05/2000 | |
andy macp | 01/01/2000 | |
mcollins | 01/01/2000 | |
andrew.allum | 01/01/2000 | |
summitter | 01/01/2000 | |
Womble | 01/01/2000 | |
Isbjorn | 09/10/1999 | |
RB | Richard Tait | 02/09/1999 |
geralddavison | 30/08/1999 | |
Rockhopper | 29/08/1999 | |
with John Gray and his son (Broad Cairn) | davidsbatty | 01/06/1999 |
Galltywenallt | 14/02/1999 | |
ns79 | 14/02/1999 | |
hill walker | 13/12/1998 | |
Jim.Fothergill | 29/11/1998 | |
Kiltie | 10/07/1998 | |
vuirich | 21/06/1998 | |
KennyB | 13/06/1998 | |
RobB | 23/05/1998 | |
On the TGO Challenge | BLACKHILL | 18/05/1998 |
Andrew Simmons | 10/01/1998 | |
amswanston | 26/10/1997 | |
traighmhor | 26/07/1997 | |
BaggerGutt | 26/07/1997 | |
Between Cairn Bannoch and Broad Cairn (qv) | pwheeler | 15/06/1997 |
rogreeves | 24/05/1997 | |
Dugswell2 | 27/04/1997 | |
Start at the Glen Doll car park. Grid 283761. Route to Cairn Bannoch. took in Broad Cairn. | smocks and denims | 20/04/1997 |
assynt_bob | 15/02/1997 | |
Solo. From car park at Spittal of Glenmuick. Walked on the track beside Loch Muick on the south side, and then climbing up to a small hut. Sheltered inside the hut (hay and droppings) and had lunch. It was raining and there was a high wind. Continued to reach the summit of Broad Cairn. The wind was increasingly strong, but the rain eased off. Went on to summit of Creag an Dubh-loch. Continued to Cairn Bannoch. | pwbellarby | 03/11/1996 |
Kiltie | 01/09/1996 | |
Dry, cold wind, good views. | iangalbraith | 29/08/1996 |
sarahk | 15/08/1995 | |
Alaric | 16/07/1995 | |
Gallovidian | 09/07/1995 | |
Kiltie | 08/07/1995 | |
A slight detour to this viewpoint. | Aye Jimmy | 24/06/1995 |
chrisbien | 29/05/1995 | |
On Dubh Loch circular | nordicstar | 22/04/1995 |
thenomad | 28/02/1995 | |
dave g | 27/12/1994 | |
alda | 01/08/1994 | |
Chainsnapper | 31/07/1994 | |
John Lee | 31/07/1994 | |
paulgp | 30/07/1994 | |
IainT | 29/07/1994 | |
PaulineD | 23/07/1994 | |
walk livi | 23/07/1994 | |
decibel | 19/02/1994 | |
john steel | 05/06/1993 | |
Eddie | 31/03/1993 | |
Trailmaister | 14/03/1993 | |
Fabioski | 13/02/1993 | |
Kiltie | 24/10/1992 | |
geoffreycurnock | 18/08/1992 | |
maknipe | 03/08/1992 | |
on a round of Lochnagar, White Mounth, Cairn Bannoch and Broad Cairn from Glen Muick | PeterD | 20/06/1992 |
Chris Peart | 25/05/1992 | |
Alison R | 22/03/1992 | |
Minto | 08/02/1992 | |
Sherlock | 11/01/1992 | |
qazaq | 20/07/1991 | |
jimbloomer | 20/06/1991 | |
Kiltie | 31/07/1990 | |
Tony Rogers | 22/07/1990 | |
Fletch | 12/07/1990 | |
SpudGunn | 10/06/1990 | |
Crawford Lindsay | 31/03/1990 | |
wintergreen | 31/03/1990 | |
lordtonult | 15/01/1990 | |
petey | 01/01/1990 | |
Ianto&Sue | 00/00/1990 | |
An excellent big 22 mile December winter's day neatly taking in 15 Munros & tops. 1 inch of snow cover with nice calm, clear and cold conditions. Started and ended in dark,with Phil Rheinberg during middle of 3 day w/e from Sheffield. Staying as the only guests in the 'fridge' -bunkhouse behind Clen Clova hotel. | Chris Pearson | 03/12/1989 |
Solo round of the White Mounth Munros & tops from Spittal Of Glenmuick on a partly cloudy day. Meikle Pap, Cuidhe Crom, Cac Carn Mor & Beag & then easy walking over Creag a'Ghlas-uillt, Eagles Rock, Carn a'Choire Bhoidheach, Carn an t-Sagairt Beag & Mor. Turned for inward stretch bagging the remaining Munros & most of the tops. Dropped down to the loch using the track. As dusk approached, the lochside heaved with deer, none of which took any notice of a tired walker! | NotReallyABagger | 17/09/1989 |
Bisquitine | 06/07/1989 | |
Lindsay M | 04/07/1989 | |
RobF | 19/03/1989 | |
Kiltie | 10/02/1989 | |
bjewing | 00/08/1988 | |
With D | 1921 | 31/07/1988 |
See Broad Cairn | gerrybowes | 02/06/1988 |
Kevin Borman | 30/04/1988 | |
Kiltie | 03/04/1988 | |
N.Morters | 23/01/1988 | |
fasgadh | 18/01/1988 | |
With Tim, Leigh, Gordon | RobF | 01/01/1988 |
johnbarnard25 | 17/10/1987 | |
JockTamson | 20/09/1987 | |
TamCollie | 18/08/1987 | |
Laurel | 30/07/1987 | |
Rowan | 30/07/1987 | |
Ken_Stewart | 26/06/1987 | |
Big day over the five Munros in the Lochnagar group and all the attendant Tops | RHW | 01/06/1987 |
PeteN | 05/02/1987 | |
Meagaidh | 01/02/1987 | |
Circuit of Cairn Bannoch and Broad Cairn from Glen Muick | rjf35 | 30/11/1986 |
benarmine | 00/09/1986 | |
Martin66 | 01/08/1986 | |
Jossker | 05/07/1986 | |
sclater | 02/07/1986 | |
Alan Whatley | 16/06/1986 | |
Hammy | 14/06/1986 | |
This Dog | 01/04/1986 | |
Isbjorn | 28/03/1986 | |
RN | HFB | 01/03/1986 |
JohnG888 | 07/12/1985 | |
daviemore | 20/10/1985 | |
Last top before a long walk back to Auchallater. | bolton | 01/08/1985 |
Frogreen | 29/05/1985 | |
Bongonog | 11/05/1985 | |
ARM | 05/05/1985 | |
Kiltie | 20/04/1985 | |
Crawford Lindsay | 16/02/1985 | |
wintergreen | 16/02/1985 | |
eddieh | 11/08/1983 | |
AndrewFinnimore | 05/08/1983 | |
JGC | 17/07/1983 | |
Cairngorm Club meet. With Geraldine Guest, Robin Howie. We left Spittal of Glenmuick and walked via the track to the south of Loch Muick to Broad Cairn. We went on to Creag an Dubh-loch and continued to Cairn of Gowal, Carn Bannoch, Craig of Gowal and down to the quarry near Braedownie in Glen Clova. Mist was continuous from the start to coming off Craig of Gowal when it gradually lifted. There was soft snow on the ground, but not deep, from the start to Bachnagairn. There was falling snow while on the tops. | pwbellarby | 24/04/1983 |
Tony S | 08/05/1982 | |
Cairngorm Club meet with Jonathan Bellarby, David Moseley. From Auchallater. After ascending Carn an t-Sagairt Mór, Fafernie, Cairn Bannoch and Cairn of Gowal we went on to Craig of Gowal and Creag an Dubh-loch. We had some fun trying to climb a boulder whose top might be higher than the summit cairn of Creag an Dubh-loch. Went on to Broad Cairn and Spittal of Glenmuick . It was bright with clear weather all day. There was some mist seen on Carn an Tuirc etc but it did not reach us. There were snow patches and it was icy on the ground. | pwbellarby | 25/10/1981 |
bootsbootes | 23/06/1981 | |
David Bell | 14/06/1981 | |
Kompass | 07/06/1981 | |
GordonAdshead | 00/05/1981 | |
Kiltie | 25/10/1980 | |
try9fan | 28/07/1980 | |
SS | 12/07/1980 | |
MacAoidh | 10/05/1980 | |
Alan Moore | 05/04/1980 | |
david e | 01/06/1979 | |
With: sj da; From CS before Broad Cairn over Cairn of Gowal & Cairn Bannoch to pitch below Carn an t-Sagairt Mor. Then over to Lochnagar and tops returning to tent. Climbed Carn an t-Sagairt Mor in evening with Dave. | Ian Baines | 16/06/1977 |
Crawford Lindsay | 29/01/1977 | |
Corvid Fiesta | 29/01/1977 | |
highlandrock | 31/10/1976 | |
peterstanding | 08/08/1976 | |
Norrie Muir | 00/08/1976 | |
GaryJones | 01/07/1976 | |
neilsan | 21/02/1976 | |
Kiltie | 01/09/1974 | |
AlanD | 06/07/1974 | |
from Glendoll YH | Thearlaichdubh | 01/06/1974 |
toby | 01/01/1970 | |
amblemark | 01/01/1970 | |
kanderson | 01/01/1970 | |
chalky1953 | 07/09/1969 | |
During 23rd Venture Scout Unit New Year trip to Glendoll Youth Hostel. Nigel R, Mike G and myself scaled Broad Cairn and two tops while others attempted Dreish, skied or sledged. In the evening we had a full dress rehearsal and vocal run through for Hogmanay. | langskill | 30/12/1968 |
aul-fogie | 11/07/1965 | |
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