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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.
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1220 m (4002 ft)
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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).
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NN17757217
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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9 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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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.
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Large red cairn like peak |
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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.
You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.
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Carn Mor Dearg lies on the E arm of the horse-shoe ridge that includes Ben Nevis and it is normally climbed with "The Ben". It has steep rocky slopes, some of them craggy, on its E and W flanks. The ascent of Carn Mor Dearg is normally made from the path up Meall an t-Suidhe to the W or the path by the Allt a' Mhuillinn into Coire Eas, and joining the Carn Mor Dearg ridge N of Carn Dearg Meadhonach. If you enjoy a scramble, and have a head for heights, continue S then SW on the ridge which becomes narrow and rocky, to form the CMD arete, and ascend the E shoulder of Ben Nevis. An ascent is possible via the E ridge of Carn Mor Dearg, but not recommended.
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Hazards you may encounter on Carn Mor Dearg include
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| Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds. |
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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CMD arete and the Ben from summit of Carn Mor Dearg 30th dec
2008
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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My mate Gary Castrey on our way to the summit across the CMD, Only really appreciated after completion of the summit.
© James Starkey
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Image by James Starkey
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Ben Nevis, Carn Mor Dearg and the Aonachs viewed from the north ridge of An Gearanach in March 2003.
© Ian Swann
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Image by Ian Swann
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Carn Mor Dearg Arete
© Robbie Conacher
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Image by Robbie Conacher
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Ascent
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1778 m
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16.68 km
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6.5 hrs
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Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg
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This is a more difficult ascent with some exposure and scrambling, but it avoids most of the crowds and gives a taste of real mountaineering. Navigate with care, this is a dangerous mountain for the unwary.
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1600 m
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14.18 km
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5.5 hrs
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Carn Mor Dearg
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A moderate route, giving excellent views of Ben Nevis.
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Not Yet Rated
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Jelly McBaby on the summit cairn of CMD with Nevis behind.
© John Stalker
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Image by John Stalker
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Me on top of CMD with Ben Nevis as a backdrop on 6th August 2011 (the
hottest day of the shortest summer in history).
© John Stalker
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Image by John Stalker
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Me at the summit of Carn Mor Dearg with Ben Nevis in the background.
© Derrick Reid
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Image by Derrick Reid
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Ben Nevis in the background
© James Mcphate
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Image by James Mcphate
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Douglas Hazlie
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August 3, 2011
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The route up the Ben via CMD is a great climb, avoids the crowds and gives great views of the Ben. HOWEVER, I do think most people would struggle to do it in 7.5 hours that this website suggests. I took 9.5 and didn't exactly hang around although I did take a few photos. Also, the arête isn't quite as challenging as some guidebooks make out. Still need to take care though but anyone who is reasonably fit can do this route
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James Corrigan
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October 11, 2010
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Took the route North on to Carn Mor Dearg in clear weather for a magnificent walk.The Ben put on a magical show through the fast moving swirling clouds.Highlight was the long boulder scramble along Carn Mor Dearg Arete.The climb to the Ben from here is steep and testing but ends suddenly and the top is there as if by magic The summit of Ben Nevis was mobbed out with folk as you would expect on a Sunday.We only met 8 other folk via the North route.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Carn Mor Dearg
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