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Carn an Righ

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
1029 m (3375 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NO02867725
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
102 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Cairn like peak of the King
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Carn an Righ is a compact mountain, with a conical top, at the junction of three short ridges W (to Stac na h-Iolair), NE and SE . The S slopes are stony and steep as are the slopes to the N of the NE ridge where there are also some crags.

Ascent is normally via the more gentle slopes to the E of the S ridge.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn an Righ include
 Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.

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Picture Gallery for Carn an Righ

Another view from the summit of Carn an Righ, this time looking towards Glas Tulaichean. May 2007.

© David Harbottle
Image by David Harbottle

8 April 2011 Carn an Righ taken from the ascent of Glas Tulaichean NO049758

© Brian Howarth
Image by Brian Howarth

Carn an Righ summit, Beinn a'Ghlo in backdrop

© Neil MacLeod
Image by Neil MacLeod

Carn an Righ with Beinn a'Ghlo behind as seen looking west from Beinn lutharn Mhor.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Cairngorms
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Cairn Bannoch
by Metcheck
Carn an Righ Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Carn an Righ
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
18.7 km
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshre
18.7 km
Schiehallion House
10 Glenshee Road Braemar
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Carn an Righ.

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  Routes that include Carn an Righ
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1782 m 43.26 km 12 hrs Glas Tulaichean, Beinn Iutharn Mhor, Carn an Righ and Carn Bhac  A demanding route, which could be shortened by missing out Carn Bhac and / or Glas Tulaichean  
2 1180 m 26.54 km 7.5 hrs Glas Tulaichean and Carn an Righ  Relatively long route on mixed terrain, from boggy glens up grass slopes to rocky tops.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn an Righ

  Baggers Gallery for Carn an Righ

It was a great day oot but it was as cold as I look ;-) 15th Jan 2012

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

an exhausting 3rd of the day.

© John Frew
Image by John Frew

My Son Alan and Collies Tino & Ollie - Carn an Righ 30/04/11

© Alan Cantwell
Image by Alan Cantwell

Joyce and I enjoying the shelter behind the cairn on Carn an Righ on a lovely Sunday in July 2010

© Ian Munro
Image by Ian Munro
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 Shared Members Track Logs
 
Glas Tulaichean and Carn an Righ
by Brian Howarth
Glas Tulaichean and Carn an Righ
by Doug Tulloch

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 Comments
 
David Harbottle
wrote on
June 4, 2007
Excellent, remote viewpoint. I thoroughly recommend the traverse from Dalmunzie, over Creag Bhreac south ridge to Glas Tulaichean, then on to Carn an Righ.
Alex Bryce
wrote on
September 28, 2006
Highly recommend climbing this mountain, underrated in its remoteness, from Blair Atholl. The 12 mile cycle along Glen Tilt is a real joy with surprisingly little ascent and nothing very steep, with many good waterfalls to see on the way. Where the glen narrows and a track splits off to the north the bike was left and straightforward paths were followed over to Fealar Lodge, where another clear path cuts over the hillside making a beeline for Carn an Righ. Eventually one has to cut off across rougher pathless terrain but the ascent is shortlived. The route is reversed - enjoy the ride home!
 
 

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