Càrn Dearg, east of Glen Roy
Càrn Dearg, above the eastern slopes of Glen Roy, is a grass covered Corbett hill encircling Coire na Reinich and overlooks the glen's famed parallel roads.
Càrn Dearg, east of Glen Roy
| Height | 834m |
| Prominence | 251m |
| Meaning | red cairn |
| Lists | Corbetts, 113 |
| Location | Glen Roy, Monadh Liath to Glen Roy |
| Grid Ref | NN345887 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.95981, -4.72332 |
Càrn Dearg is the highest point on a series of grass-covered hills and lumps that overlook the eastern sides of Glen Roy.
Being separated from the other hills surrounding Glen Roy, Càrn Dearg is most likely to be hiked on its own. The most direct routes to the summit begin from near Brae Roy Lodge and strike up the hill's grass-covered north-west facing slopes that surround Coire na Reinich.
Routes up Càrn Dearg
Glen Roy East | |
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Hillwalking route up Càrn Dearg and Grahams east of Glen Roy. A circuit over grassy crests around Coire na Reinich, with options to extend further. Peaks : 1 Corbett, option of 2 Fionas
Ascent : 730m (2390ft) Distance : 8km (5m) Time : 3:15hr |
Glen Roy West | |
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Hillwalking route up Corbetts and Grahams north and west of Glen Roy. A long round from Leana Mòr to Beinn Iaruinn and the Càrn Deargs above the glen. Peaks : 3 Corbetts, option of 1 Fiona
Ascent : 1410m (4630ft) Distance : 23km (14m) Time : 8:05hr |
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