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Carn Dearg [Rannoch region]

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
941 m (3087 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.
NN41776618
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
231 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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
Red cairn like peak
 

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
The summit of Carn Dearg lies at the intersection of three broad ridges, the longest running SSE almost 4km to Sron Leachd a Chaorainn (737m). A short ENE ridge leads steeply down to more gentle slopes and on to a broad boggy beallach, the Mam Ban, connecting to Sgor Gaibhre.

NW of the summit a third ridge splits to produce a W and a N branch. The E slopes are generally steep and rocky, whereas the W are slopes have a gentle incline.

The normal ascent from Corrour is via the easy slopes of the NW ridge.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn Dearg [Rannoch region] include
 Crags near summit.
 
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 Dearg [Rannoch region]

Approaching the cairn of Carn Dearg from the south ridge.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Carn Dearg summit cairn, 4th August 2010.

© Kevin Naylor
Image by Kevin Naylor

Approaching the top of Carn Dearg up the south ridge from the Rannoch road.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Carn Dearg as seen from Sgor Choinnich 18th April 2009.

© Lynda Langlands
Image by Lynda Langlands
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Alder
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Alder
by Metcheck
Carn Dearg [Rannoch region] Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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  Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Carn Dearg [Rannoch region]
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
18.9 km
Àite Cruinnichiodh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
20.4 km
Bunroy Park Caravan/Camping/Holiday Lodges
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
21.0 km
The Stronlossit Inn
Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire
23.9 km
MACDONALD HOTEL AND CABINS, KINLOCHLEVEN
Fort William Road, Kinlochleven
23.9 km
2 Station Cottages
Dalnaspidal, Perthshire
24.7 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
28.1 km
Glencaig self catering holiday cottage
No 6 Stronaba, Spean Bridge
31.3 km
Glenloy Lodge
Muirshearlich, by Banavie, Fort William
37.3 km
Crubenbeg Highland Holiday Cottages
Crubenbeg, Falls of Truim, Newtonmore
37.4 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
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 Dearg [Rannoch region].

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  Routes that include Carn Dearg [Rannoch region]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1051 m 27.44 km 7.5 hrs Sgor Gaibhre and Carn Dearg [Rannoch region]  A long walk on easy slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn Dearg [Rannoch region]

  Baggers Gallery for Carn Dearg [Rannoch region]

Atop Carn Dearg 11 06 11

© Alan White
Image by Alan White

big steve, myself,daw.and mick at the top of carn dearg, well done steve on your first munro hope you enjoy the rest of the 282 of them

© John Frew
Image by John Frew

Me at top of Carn Dearg, 4th August 2010.

© Kevin Naylor
Image by Kevin Naylor

My lad Jack at summit of Carn Dearg, 4th August 2010.

© Kevin Naylor
Image by Kevin Naylor
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Peter Lang
wrote on
July 10, 2006
Recent trip from Loch Ossian YH - Carn Dearg and Sgor Gaibhre - 0930 until 1730. Long walk out to Rannoch station and waiting Car (3hrs +). Suggest if not using train and approaching from South then cycle in and leave bike 1/2 mile beyond bridge where you will meet Road to the Isles on your descent route from Corrie alongside stream.
 
 

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