Carn Dearg, Monadhliath

Height	945.7m
Prominence	590m
Meaning	red cairn
Lists	Munros, 223
Location	Monadh Liath, Monadh Liath to Glen Roy
Grid Ref	NH635024
Lat/Lon	57.0922, -4.25369

In the vast rolling landscapes that make up the Monadhliath range, Carn Dearg sits at the centre and has more character than most other Munros and peaks in the area.

Carn Dearg juts out from the minor summit of Carn Ban (which used to be a Munro) on the main Monadh Liath high ground, its well-defined crests runs north-south to Carn Macoul above Glen Banchor. Although the crest is grass covered, the summit rests above crags and cliffs with cornices building up in winter.

The most direct approach is from the road-end in Glen Banchor with a few options of approach, though all pathless the closer the Munro gets.

Routes up Carn Dearg

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Monadhliath Munros

The rolling landscape of the Monadh Liath is vast and feels very remote and wild. There are four Munros hiding in the expanse, all of which can be bagged in one linear route taking in A'Chailleach, Carn Sgulain and Carn Dearg in quick succession following fence-lines, then Geal Charn challenging navigation skills over featureless terrain. Peaks : 4 Munros Ascent : 1420m (4660ft) Distance : 30km (19m) Time : 9:50hr

Carn Dearg in the Monadhliath

Carn Dearg is one of the more interesting hills in the vast Monadh Liath moorland north of Strathspey. Heading in from Glen Banchor not only you will experience its interesting features along with discovering shades of previous habitations in the glens, but there is also the option to bag the little hill of Creag Liath on the way. Peaks : 1 Munro, option of 1 Fiona Ascent : 770m (2530ft) Distance : 18km (11m) Time : 5:50hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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