United KingdomScotlandBlack Craig

Black Craig

Mountain in Scotland · 529 m

529 m
Elevation
64 m
Prominence
7.4 km
Hike length one way
57.0377, -2.9329
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Black Craig

7.4 km
one way
407 m
of ascent
3 h 53 min
round trip

The route starts at Public Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

183 m7.4 km · 529 m

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Parking and starting point

1Public Car ParkRecommended
parking · east of the peak
7.4 km on foot · ↑ 407 m · about 3 h 53 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Cambus o' May Suspension Bridge
parking · northwest of the peak
about 7.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Glen Tanar
parking · northeast of the peak
about 8.6 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Black Craig?

Black Craig is 529 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 64 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Black Craig?

From Public Car Park it is about 7.4 km one way with 407 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 53 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Black Craig?

The nearest parking is Public Car Park (east of the peak) — 7.4 km on foot · ↑ 407 m · about 3 h 53 min round trip. Alternative: Cambus o' May Suspension Bridge (northwest of the peak) (about 7.5 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Black Craig in Conquer?

Yes — Black Craig is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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