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Carn Dearg [Alder 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
1034 m (3392 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.
NN50427643
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
98 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 is located in the centre of a ridge more than 3km in length running from Dollaid a' Chairn (925m) in the WSW (which connects to Geal Charn) to a minor top (827m) overlooking the crags of Coire Sron an Nid to the NE.

The flanks of this long ridge are steep in places and the higher slopes of the summit are rocky. Normal ascent routes are from Culra bothy onto NE ridge or from Geal Charn via Dollaid a' Chairn.

Hazards you may encounter on Carn Dearg [Alder region] include
 Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 
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 [Alder region]

Looking NE towards the summit cairn of Carn Dearg.

© Atlas Keir
Image by Atlas Keir

A snowy Carn Dearg viewed from the track to Loch Pattack from the east. March '07.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

Carn Dearg seen on the ascent of Sgorr Iutharn (Geal Charn), the ridge on the left is Dollaid a' Chairn which connects to Geal Charn. The rounded summit is covered in boulder scree.

© Bill Wales
Image by Bill Wales

Carn Dearg seen from the lower reaches of the Lancet Edge. 19/05/09

© Sam Marshall
Image by Sam Marshall
View All 14 Images for Carn Dearg [Alder region]

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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 [Alder region] 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 Dearg [Alder region]
15.3 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
15.3 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
21.1 km
The Rumblie Guest House
The Rumblie, Gergask Avenue, Laggan, By Newtonmore
21.5 km
Laggan Hotel
Laggan, Newtonmore
23.7 km
Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast
Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire
28.3 km
Inverour Guest House
Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge
28.8 km
Spean Bridge Hotel
Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire
30.9 km
Netherwood House
Glen Road, Newtonmore
31.0 km
Craigerne House Hotel and Beautiful Mountain Coffee Shop
Golf Course Road
31.5 km
Drynachan Bed and Breakfast
Invergarry, Inverness-shire
31.6 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
32.0 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
32.5 km
Ardgarry Farm
Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
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 Dearg [Alder region].

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  Routes that include Carn Dearg [Alder region]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1190 m 38.12 km 10 hrs Carn Dearg [Alder region]  This easy but long route which makes it more of an expedition. Cycling to Loch Pattack will reduce the route time. From Loch Pattack the remaining distance is 11 km, ascent 624m and time 5.5h, so cycling will make it quicker.  
 

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

  Baggers Gallery for Carn Dearg [Alder region]

Carn Dearg summit on changeable day may 20th 2009....

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Jim enjoying the views from the summit cairn

© Atlas Keir
Image by Atlas Keir
 
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 Comments
 
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
April 24, 2009
22nd April 2009. From Dalwhinnie via Loch Pattack and back. There is extensive construction work in the vicinity of Ben Alder Lodge. Walking along Loch Ericht, we were passed by a steady stream of traffic going to work. The same thing happened in reverse at the end of the afternoon. Rear view mirror recommended. About a mile before the Lodge, a slightly overgrown old road descends to the left at some piles of building material; this avoids some climbing.
Peter Lang
wrote on
September 12, 2007
worth considering adding to a route from Culra bothy via lancet edge taking in Geal charn, Aonach Beag and Beinn Eibhinn and returning via Dioallaid a'Chairn ridge to Carn Dearg, makes an excellent finale above culra bothy. Superb high level walking on good surface with minimum descents. Took our party of 4 just over 8hrs from bothy to bothy. Cycled in on fri night in 1.5 hrs, excellent bothy, 3 seperate bothies in 1 building really.
 
 

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