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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 282 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.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  51   Loch Tay & Glen Dochart
 

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

Summit cairn on Carn Mairg with Schiehallion in the background

© Atlas Keir
Image by Atlas Keir

Tall cairn of Carn Mairg in the clouds.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Looking up to the top of Carn Mairg from Meall a' Bharr

© Atlas Keir
Image by Atlas Keir

Looking north from Meall Garbh to Carn Mairg, the distant Cairngorms and Schiehallion beyond. Christmas Eve 2006.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lawers
by Metcheck
Carn Mairg Area Map
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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

© Tony Dick
Image by Tony Dick

Me at the top

© Lorna Kirkpatrick
Image by Lorna Kirkpatrick

Top of Cairn Mairg 07.10.10

© Dave Smith
Image by Dave Smith

Carn Mairg summit 12.8.10

© iain watson
Image by iain watson
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 Comments
 
James Corrigan
wrote on
April 9, 2014
The third and highest of the Invervar 4. The finest view of Schiehallion south face is from here but as Scottish weather can often dictate, it was a bit cloudy at this point. There is a tall cairn on this one. Descending SE from here is steep and navigation is needed when it is cloudy.
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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