Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height945.7 m3,103 ft
Grid RefNH 635 023
OS MapOL56 & 402OS Explorer
RegionCreag Meagaidh & Monadh Liath
Càrn Dearg is the highest point of the Monadh Liath, the 'grey mountains', a huge, rarely visited spread of high moorland with almost no real ridges. This hill is different from most of the range: its slopes are rocky, and its eastern side drops steeply into Glen Ballach. North of the cairn the plateau rolls on for miles. Newtonmore and Kingussie, in the Spey valley, are the nearest villages.
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Cairn
Rock & Ground
Rocky, steep eastern flank above Glen Ballach, backed by a vast moorland plateau.
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Distance17.1 mi27.5 km
Ascent890 m2,920 ft
Time8h 25mwalking
Start & FinishA car parkNN 7018 9985 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: A' Chailleach (Monadh Liath), Carn Sgulain
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
