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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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1220 m (4002 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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NN17757217
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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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9 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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2
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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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Large 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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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.
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Hazards you may encounter on Carn Mor Dearg include
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| Crags near summit. |
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| Narrow Ridges, with exposure. |
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| Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds. |
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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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Carn Mor Dearg, with the arete leading to Ben Nevis left, and Sgurr a'Mhaim in front of both, seen over the Aonach Eagach from Stob Coire nan Lochan on a brilliantly clear November day.
© David S Brown
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Image by David S Brown
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CMD Arete viewed from climb up to Ben Nevis on the West side.
© Calum Dinnes
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Image by Calum Dinnes
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Carn Mor Dearg from the CMD Arete showing why the English translation is large red cairn-like peak.
© Tom Gradwell
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Image by Tom Gradwell
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CMD Arete viewed from the summit cairn on Carn Mor Dearg. 25/08/05
© Ron Walsh
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Image by Ron Walsh
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Ascent
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1778 m
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16.68 km
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6.5 hrs
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Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg
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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.
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1600 m
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14.18 km
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5.5 hrs
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Carn Mor Dearg
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A moderate route, giving excellent views of Ben Nevis.
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Not Yet Rated
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On the summit with The Ben behind. Stunning Day untill i reached the Ben which was heaving!!!
© Brian Sutherland
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Image by Brian Sutherland
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thomas and myself at a cold summit cairn 29.5.10
© iain watson
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Image by iain watson
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myself at the start of the Arete 29.5.10
© iain watson
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Image by iain watson
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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
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Image by Martin Briggs
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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Carn Mor Dearg
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