Towards the summit of Carn Dearg
i Steven Brown · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Corbett Marilyn
Height
834 m · 2,738 ft
Drop
251 m
Grid ref
NN 345 887
Region
Monadh Liath & Creag Meagaidh
Range
Loch Lochy to Loch Laggan
County
Highland

Summit: Cairn.

Carn Dearg is a Corbett in Monadh Liath & Creag Meagaidh, 834 m (2,738 ft) high. There is one mapped route up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Carn Dearg from Parallel Roads, is 5.2 km with 630 m of ascent and takes 2.5 to 3 hours.

Routes up Carn Dearg

Carn Dearg on its own (1)

Map

Summit at NN 345 887 (56.9598, -4.7233). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Carn Dearg

How high is Carn Dearg?
Carn Dearg is 834 m (2,738 ft) high, a Corbett in Monadh Liath & Creag Meagaidh. The summit is at grid reference NN 345 887.
How long does it take to climb Carn Dearg?
The quickest route on TRXO, Carn Dearg from Parallel Roads, takes 2.5 to 3 hours: 5.2 km with 630 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 Parallel Roads, starting from Parallel Roads, Glenroy Road (NN 325 903): 5.2 km and 630 m of ascent, graded moderate.
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.

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