Càrn Dearg, Monadhliath
Càrn Dearg, highest Munro in the Monadhliath, has a defined summit crest running north–south from the high grassy moorland down to remote Glen Banchor.
Càrn Dearg, Monadhliath
| Height | 946m |
| Prominence | 590m |
| Meaning | red cairn |
| Lists | Munros (M222) |
| Location | Monadh Liath, Monadh Liath to Glen Roy |
| Grid Ref | NH635024 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.0922, -4.25369 |
| Munro tops | Càrn Ban (942m) Càrn Dearg SE Top (924m) Càrn Ballach (920m) |
In the vast rolling landscapes that make up the Monadhliath range, Càrn Dearg sits at the centre and has more character than most other Munros and peaks in the area.
Càrn Dearg juts out from the minor summit of Càrn Bàn (which used to be a Munro) on the main Monadh Liath high ground, its well-defined crests runs north-south to Càrn 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 Càrn Dearg
Monadhliath Munros | |
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Linear hillwalking route over all four Monadh Liath Munros: A’ Chailleach, Càrn Sgulain, Càrn Dearg and Geal Chàrn, with demanding navigation. Peaks : 4 Munros
Ascent : 1420m (4660ft) Distance : 30km (19m) Time : 9:50hr* | |
Càrn Dearg in the Monadhliath | |
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Circular hillwalking route up Càrn Dearg in the Monadh Liath from Glen Banchor, with the option of adding 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
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.