Càrn Dearg, Alder

Height	1034m
Prominence	164m
Meaning	red cairn
Lists	Munros, 98
Location	Alder Forest, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht
Grid Ref	NN504764
Lat/Lon	56.85515, -4.45499

Càrn Dearg's rocky and boulder-strewn summit sits above grass and heather clad slopes. The summit is at the north-eastern end of a chain of Munros including mighty Geal-Chàrn and Beinn èibhinn.

Most hillwalkers will make an ascent of Càrn Dearg from Culra Bothy in the heart of the Alder Forest, then continue onto Geal-Chàrn and the other Munros in the chain. With Càrn Dearg being a fair distance away from the other Munros in the range, it might be worth considering bagging Càrn Dearg on its own and leaving the three other Munro peaks to be bagged in a fairly compact group - this would allow for a scramble up the Lancet Edge - probably the finest route up to Geal-Chàrn.

If planning to stay by Culra, best to camp as the bothy is currently closed due to asbestos being found in its construction.

Routes up Càrn Dearg

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Ben Alder Forest Munros
	Bike and hike from Dalwhinnie into Ben Alder Forest, cycling Loch Ericht then bagging 6 Munros on high plateaux, ridges and lochans from Culra. Peaks : 6 Munros Ascent : 2400m (7870ft) Distance : 56km (35m) Time : 11:05hr

Geal-Chàrn via the Lancet Edge
	Hillwalking route from Culra via the Lancet Edge up Geal-Charn, then over Beinn Eibhinn, Càrn Dearg and Aonach Beag on a fine linear ridge. Peaks : 4 Munros Ascent : 1330m (4360ft) Distance : 44km (27m) Time : 6:30hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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