Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 1,034 m · 3,393 ft
- Drop
- 158 m
- Grid ref
- NN 504 764
- Region
- Lochaber & Ben Nevis
- Range
- Loch Treig to Loch Ericht
- County
- Highland
Summit: Outcrop 2m E of cairn.
Carn Dearg is a Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis, 1,034 m (3,393 ft) high. There are 5 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Carn Dearg from Dalwhinnie station, is 35.4 km with 1,260 m of ascent and takes 10 to 14 hours.
Routes up Carn Dearg
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carn Dearg from Dalwhinnie station Shortest Least climb | 35.4 km | 1,260 m | 10–14 h | Hard | 3/5 | Dalwhinnie station |
| Geal-charn from Dalwhinnie station | 50.8 km | 1,800 m | 14.5–19.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Dalwhinnie station |
| Aonach Beag from Dalwhinnie station | 53.5 km | 1,970 m | 15.5–21 h | Hard | 3/5 | Dalwhinnie station |
| Beinn Eibhinn from Dalwhinnie station | 56.2 km | 2,230 m | 16.5–22.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Dalwhinnie station |
| Carn Dearg, Geal Chàrn, Aonach Beag and Beinn Eibhinn | 57.3 km | 2,060 m | 16.5–22.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Dalwhinnie station |
Carn Dearg on its own (4)
Rounds that include Carn Dearg (1)
Hard
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New
Carn Dearg, Geal Chàrn, Aonach Beag and Beinn Eibhinn
Dalwhinnie
57.3 km · 2060 m · 16.5–22.5 h
Map
Summit at NN 504 764 (56.8552, -4.4547). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Carn Dearg
- How high is Carn Dearg?
- Carn Dearg is 1,034 m (3,393 ft) high, a Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis. The summit is at grid reference NN 504 764.
- How long does it take to climb Carn Dearg?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Carn Dearg from Dalwhinnie station, takes 10 to 14 hours: 35.4 km with 1,260 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Carn Dearg?
- The route with the least climbing is Carn Dearg from Dalwhinnie station, starting from Dalwhinnie station (NN 634 848): 35.4 km and 1,260 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Carn Dearg?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.