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Carn Mor Dearg

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
1220 m (4002 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.
NN17757217
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
9 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
Large 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.

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.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  41   Ben Nevis, Fort William & Glen Coe
Only £6.29  (£11.69 Laminated) from  

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

  Description
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.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn Mor Dearg include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Narrow Ridges, with exposure.
 Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds.
 
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 Mor Dearg

My mate Gary Castrey on our way to the summit across the CMD, Only really appreciated after completion of the summit.

© James Starkey
Image by James Starkey

Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis from slopes of Carn Dearg Meadhonach on 12th September 2009

© Keith Waugh
Image by Keith Waugh

8/9/06. Looking down from the summit of Carn Mor Dearg to the Arete on the way to Ben Nevis. Tshirt weather from start to finish never will there be a better day.

© Ian Mather
Image by Ian Mather

Carn Mor Dearg Arete

© Steve Marlow
Image by Steve Marlow
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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
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Nevis Range
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Carn Mor Dearg
by Metcheck
Carn Mor Dearg 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 from Carn Mor Dearg
6.8 km
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre
Corpach, Fort William
7.5 km
Stobhan
Fassifern Road, Fort William
8.2 km
Ashburn Guest House
Achintore Road, Fort William
8.5 km
Seangan Croft Self Catering
Seangan Bridge Banavie Fort William Scotland
10.4 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
10.8 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
12.9 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
16.7 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
17.7 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
19.6 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
19.7 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
31.2 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
31.3 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Carn Mor Dearg.

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  Routes that include Carn Mor Dearg
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1778 m 16.68 km 6.5 hrs Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg  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.  
2 1600 m 14.18 km 5.5 hrs Carn Mor Dearg  A moderate route, giving excellent views of Ben Nevis. Not Yet Rated 
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn Mor Dearg

  Baggers Gallery for Carn Mor Dearg

My two sons and friends topping out on CMD for "Help for Heroes" .Great Day...shocking weather and no views..but hey thats what its all about

© Martin Briggs
Image by Martin Briggs

me on CMD

© mackenzie barker
Image by mackenzie barker

andrew law at the summit on the 14th june 2009

© Andrew Law
Image by Andrew Law

on Carn Mor Dearg sitting out a blizard

© David Davidson
Image by David Davidson
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Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis
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