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On beginning the ascent of Creag Dhubh I was impressed from the beginning on how steep and intimidating this little mountain is.From the road it looked like it would be hard work and the first part was.
Heading from the little parking area beside the road the climbers path started to get steeper all the time.Crossing the boulder field was fun too before what was a really steep bit of land following a fence next to some forestry.
After following the fence I made a as direct course for high ground as I could.Deep bracken made this hard going hiding any boulders and with every bit i brushed by seemed to unleash the next 30 or so midges to attack me.I didn't want to hang around here.
I reached the path on higher ground at a stile and continued up again steeply before the final ascent revealed itself.Again I was so impressed this mountain delivers everything.The views were vast in all directions.
After the summit it was back in the direction I came but at the stile continued along the ridge following a path.
If I ever come to this area again Creag Dhubh is a mountain I could easily do again.
- Wild goats roaming in the woods.
- Final approach.