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Carn an Righ Title Image
Meaning Cairn like peak of the King
Altitude 1029 metres (3375 feet)      (Munro)
Grid Ref. NO02867725
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Carn an Righ
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Carn an Righ summit, Beinn a'Ghlo in backdrop

© Neil MacLeod

Image by Neil MacLeod
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Mountain 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.
Available Routes
  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 3 / 5
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. 3 / 5
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Summit of Carn an Righ on an awful day in january 09

© Dougie Mccoll

Image by Dougie Mccoll

Ross on Carn an Righ, June 2008

© Neil MacLeod

Image by Neil MacLeod

Gordon Cochrane, Dirleton Outdoor Group Leader, on summit. 02/09/05.

© Peter Dyson

Image by Peter Dyson

Gordon Cochrane and Peter Dyson on summit. 02/09/05

© Peter Dyson

Image by Peter Dyson
Weather & Maps, etc ...
Links to the nearest available forecast to Carn an Righ.
Cairngorms
by Accuweather
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
East Highlands
by Met Office
Cairn Bannoch
by Metcheck
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Comments Submit A Comment (M)
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!
Local Accommodation Options
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18.7 km Schiehallion House - 10 Glenshee Road Braemar, AB35 5YQ   Tel: 013397 41679
18.8 km Dalmore House - Fife Brae, Braemar, AB35 5NS   Tel: 013397 41225
38.0 km Croft Holidays - Croft Dhu, Newtonmore, PH20 1BA   Tel: 01540 673504
38.0 km Creag Meagaidh - Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DP   Tel: 01540 673798
38.1 km Craigerne House Hotel and Beautiful Mountain Coffee Shop - Golf Course Road, PH20 1AT   Tel: 01540 673 281
38.4 km Ravenscraig Guest House - Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RP   Tel: 01479 810278
44.9 km The Rumblie Guest House - The Rumblie, Gergask Avenue, Laggan, By Newtonmore, PH20 1AH   Tel: 01528 544766
60.6 km Killin Highland Lodges - Aberfeldy Road, Killin , Perthshire , FK21 8TX   Tel: 08 456 444 830
60.9 km Suilven Self Catering - Suilven 35 Strowan road Comrie, PH6 2EP   Tel: 07774977382
63.3 km Killin Hotel - Main Street, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8TP   Tel: 01567 820296
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