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Carn Dearg Mor

Corbett
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
2811 ft (857 m)

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.
NN82359120
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
83 of 221 Corbetts
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
Large red cairn
 

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 Dearg Mor lies on the W edge of the Caringorms SE of Kingussie.

The mountain consists of a long curved ridge with three tops Carn Dearg Beag (694m) to the N, Carn Dearg Mor towards the S and Carn Dearg (789m) to the SW.

There are few steep slopes or crags and this hill is surrounded by tracks/paths.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn Dearg Mor include
 Moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks.
 
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.
Picture Gallery for Carn Dearg Mor

The track going along the ridge and up past the summit cairn continuing to the cairn at the NE end of the broad summit ridge.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Nearing the summit of Carn Dearg Mor with 789M Carn Dearg (left) and Corbett Meallach Mhor (right) in backdrop.

© Neil MacLeod
Image by Neil MacLeod

Carn Dearg Mor seen from the track back from Leathad an Taobhain showing the other track leading up to the lower ridge which then turns right and goes to the summit. The extension of the track is not shown on the OS map.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Carn Dearg Mor from Leathad an Taobhain Glen Feshie

© John Clarke
Image by John Clarke
View All 6 Images for Carn Dearg Mor

A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Cairngorms * Monadhliath
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Cairngorms
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Braeriach
by Metcheck
Carn Dearg Mor 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 Mor
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
13.2 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
14.3 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
14.3 km
Crubenbeg Highland Holiday Cottages
Crubenbeg, Falls of Truim, Newtonmore
25.3 km
2 Station Cottages
Dalnaspidal, Perthshire
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Carn Dearg Mor.

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  Routes that include Carn Dearg Mor
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 4005 ft 21.8 ml 9.5 hrs Leathad an Taobhain and Carn Dearg Mor  Good approach road can be cycled. The rest of the route is long on undulating hill requiring competent navigation. Not Yet Rated 
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn Dearg Mor

  Baggers Gallery for Carn Dearg Mor

John Henderson at the summit of Carn Dearg Mor (24/07/10)

© Neil MacLeod
Image by Neil MacLeod

Kevin at summit Carn Dearg Mor 10/07/10

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly

Myself at summit Carn Dearg Mor 10/07/10

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly
 
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Recently Climbed By
Donald Smith on 28 Jan 2012
Tony Forster on 23 Oct 2011
Graham Neish on 23 Oct 2011
Frances Lawrie on 18 May 2011

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Leathad an Taobhain and Carn Dearg Mor
by David McSporran

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