Càrn Mòr Dearg

Càrn Mòr Dearg, as its name suggests, is a red pile of stone (pink granite) with a summit at a shade over 4,000ft. Towering above Càrn Mòr Dearg is Ben Nevis, its dark northern face dominating views eastwards. The famed and narrow Càrn Mòr Dearg arête that connects these two mountains requires some careful footwork to cross.

Most approaches to Càrn Mòr Dearg are from the north over Càrn Beag Dearg and Càrn Dearg Meadhonach, with most people continuing onwards from Càrn Mòr Dearg to Ben Nevis via the Càrn Mòr Dearg arete.

A ridge heading eastwards from Càrn Mòr Dearg's summit drops to a col below Aonach Mòr from where this mountain along with Aonach Beag can be hillwalked.

There are rock-scrambling routes up the east faces of Càrn Dearg Meadhonach and Càrn Beag Dearg.

Càrn Mòr Dearg along with Ben Nevis, Aonach Beag and Aonach Mòr are collectively referred to as the Lochaber 4000s. Bagging them in one day makes for a long and varied route hiking on vast plateaux, scrambling along narrow ridges while taking in vast views.

Routes up Càrn Mòr Dearg

Nearby hills and mountains

* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.