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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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941 m (3087 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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NN41776618
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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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231 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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1
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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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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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The summit of Carn Dearg lies at the intersection of three broad ridges, the longest running SSE almost 4km to Sron Leachd a Chaorainn (737m). A short ENE ridge leads steeply down to more gentle slopes and on to a broad boggy beallach, the Mam Ban, connecting to Sgor Gaibhre. NW of the summit a third ridge splits to produce a W and a N branch. The E slopes are generally steep and rocky, whereas the W are slopes have a gentle incline. The normal ascent from Corrour is via the easy slopes of the NW ridge.
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Hazards you may encounter on Carn Dearg [Rannoch region] include
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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| Wind usually increases with altitude. |
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| Visibility can change markedly with cloud level. |
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| River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. |
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Approaching the cairn of Carn Dearg from the south ridge.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Carn Dearg towers over the tiny Corrour station with freight train passing through. The other two peaks visible are Sgor Choinnich on the left and next to it the summit of Sgor Gaibhre is just visible
© Bill Wales
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Image by Bill Wales
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Approaching the top of Carn Dearg up the south ridge from the Rannoch road.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Carn Dearg as seen from Sgor Choinnich 18th April 2009.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Me right on top,10.4.10.
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Karl on summit enjoying views in every direction,(10,4,10).
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Carn Dearg summit on 29th of july...strange day rain,cold windy then pouring then dry and sunny
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Lynda at summit Carn Dearg 18th April 2009. Loch Ossian below.
© Lynda Langlands
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Image by Lynda Langlands
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Peter Lang
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July 10, 2006
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Recent trip from Loch Ossian YH - Carn Dearg and Sgor Gaibhre - 0930 until 1730. Long walk out to Rannoch station and waiting Car (3hrs +). Suggest if not using train and approaching from South then cycle in and leave bike 1/2 mile beyond bridge where you will meet Road to the Isles on your descent route from Corrie alongside stream.
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Carn Dearg [Rannoch region]
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