Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height1,046 m3,432 ft
Grid RefNN 377 741
OS MapOL50 & 393OS Explorer
RegionBen Nevis, Mamores & Ben Alder
Chno Dearg is a rounded hill above Glen Spean, topped by a large cairn and known as a good viewpoint, especially north-east to the Creag Meagaidh hills. The name probably comes from Gaelic for 'red nut', after the heather on its slopes. Older maps called it Cnoc Dearg, 'red hill', and the Gaelic place-names body says the 'Chno' spelling is an Ordnance Survey mistake.
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Large cairn
Rock & Ground
Rounded, heathery hill with boggy northern slopes and steep crags on its southern top, Meall Garbh.
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Distance8.3 mi13.4 km
Ascent880 m2,890 ft
Time4h 50mwalking
Start & FinishA car parkNN 3499 7817 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: Stob Coire Sgriodain
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.
