Càrn Mòr Dearg means 'great red cairn', a name that comes from its pink granite. A cairn sits on its summit, and from there the dark north face of Ben Nevis fills the view. The two are joined by the CMD Arête, a narrow, curving ridge that's a classic first taste of Scottish scrambling and part of a well-known horseshoe route.
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Pink granite, with a narrow arête to Ben Nevis and skiable bowls on its eastern flank.
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Our Route
No path for 1.8 kmAbout 1.8 km of this route has no path on the map (longest stretch 1 km). Expect rough, pathless ground. You will need a map and compass and the skills to use them.
Also on this route: Ben Nevis
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.
