Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 946 m · 3,103 ft
- Drop
- 591 m
- Grid ref
- NH 635 023
- Range
- Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath
- County
- Highland
Summit: Cairn.
Carn Dearg is a Munro in Monadh Liath & Creag Meagaidh, 946 m (3,103 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Carn Dearg from Glen Banchor, is 18.4 km with 690 m of ascent and takes 5.5 to 7 hours.
Routes up Carn Dearg
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carn Dearg from Glen Banchor Shortest Least climb | 18.4 km | 690 m | 5.5–7 h | Hard | 3/5 | Glen Banchor |
| A' Chailleach, Carn Sgulain and Carn Dearg | 24.7 km | 900 m | 7–9.5 h | Hard | 4/5 | Glen Banchor, Newtonmore |
Carn Dearg on its own (1)
Rounds that include Carn Dearg (1)
Hard
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New
A' Chailleach, Carn Sgulain and Carn Dearg
Glen Banchor, Newtonmore
24.7 km · 900 m · 7–9.5 h
Map
Summit at NH 635 023 (57.0923, -4.2533). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Carn Dearg
- How high is Carn Dearg?
- Carn Dearg is 946 m (3,103 ft) high, a Munro in Monadh Liath & Creag Meagaidh. The summit is at grid reference NH 635 023.
- How long does it take to climb Carn Dearg?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Carn Dearg from Glen Banchor, takes 5.5 to 7 hours: 18.4 km with 690 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 Glen Banchor, starting from Glen Banchor (NN 692 997): 18.4 km and 690 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.