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Carn Mairg

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
1041 m (3415 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.
NN68475125
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
91 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
Cairn shaped peak of sorrow
 

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 Mairg is the highest Munro on the N side of Glen Lyon. The summit, which is rocky and ringed by crags, is located on the rim of Coire Chearcaill and has steep slopes on its S and W flanks.

To the NW a broad ridge connects to Meall a' Bharr and onto Meall Garbh. To the E of the summit a broad ridge connecting to Meall Liath leads down to a coll from where easy slopes continue S to Meall na Aighean.

The terrain of the lower slopes is grass with some rock outcrops, and slopes are moderate to easy inclines with the exception of Coire Chearcaill.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn Mairg include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 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.
Picture Gallery for Carn Mairg

Tall cairn of Carn Mairg in the clouds.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

The final pull up to Carn Mairg from Meall a' Bharr, Meall na Aighean in the background.

© Peter Burgess
Image by Peter Burgess

A cracking view slightly SW on the summit of Carn Mairg at 1400. The hills peeking out of the inversion is the Lawers range.This pic was taken on January 29th 2006

© Daniel Mallon
Image by Daniel Mallon

Carn Mairg from Meall nan Aighean 8th May '10

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig
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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
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lawers
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lawers
by Metcheck
Carn Mairg 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 Mairg
7.1 km
Fortingall Hotel
Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2NQ
9.6 km
Highland Perthshire Lodges
Glenoulandie, Foss by Pitlochry, Perthshire
21.3 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
27.0 km
Achray House Hotel & Lodges
On Loch Earn, St Fillans, Perthshire
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 Mairg.

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  Routes that include Carn Mairg
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1485 m 17.43 km 6.5 hrs Carn Mairg, Carn Gorm, Meall nan Aighean and Meall Garbh [Glen Lyon]  Relatively long route, but once at altitude the going is easy on short grass.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn Mairg

  Baggers Gallery for Carn Mairg

Carn Mairg summit 12.8.10

© iain watson
Image by iain watson

Summit cairn of Carn Mairg with Schiehallion in the background 8th May '10

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

Bruce-Nov2009.

© Bruce Donachie
Image by Bruce Donachie

Me on the summit of Carn Mairg 22/08/09

© Andrew Blair
Image by Andrew Blair
View All 14 Baggers Images for Carn Mairg
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 Comments
 
Leon Mooney
wrote on
June 20, 2010
Climbed on 19/6/10. After leaving Meall Garbh and snacking on a large slab in the col, I reached my only "other top" of the day - Meall a' Bharr, but this was purely because it was on the way to Carn Mairg. It also has an odd metal structure at its summit. Carn Mairg is reached by a clear path and the crags look higher than the summit as you approach. Great views of Schiehallion's south face. The path I took off the summit towards Meall nan Aighean was steep and crossed a row of boulders and rocks. It looks easier if you head towards Meall Liath before heading south.
 
 

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