Carn Mor Dearg summit ridge

Carn Mor Dearg

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Munro Marilyn
Height
1,221 m · 4,006 ft
Drop
164 m
Grid ref
NN 177 721
Region
Lochaber & Ben Nevis
Range
Fort William to Loch Treig & Loch Leven
County
Highland

Summit: Cairn.

Carn Mor Dearg is a Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis, 1,221 m (4,006 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Carn Mor Dearg from Ben Nevis North Face car park, is 14.6 km with 1,210 m of ascent and takes 5.5 to 7.5 hours.

Routes up Carn Mor Dearg

Routes up Carn Mor Dearg compared
Route Distance Ascent Time Grade
Carn Mor Dearg from Ben Nevis North Face car park Shortest Least climb 14.6 km 1,210 m 5.5–7.5 h Hard
Ben Nevis by the Carn Mòr Dearg Arête 23.6 km 1,970 m 9–12 h Hard

Carn Mor Dearg on its own (1)

Rounds that include Carn Mor Dearg (1)

Map

Summit at NN 177 721 (56.8053, -4.9866). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Carn Mor Dearg

How high is Carn Mor Dearg?
Carn Mor Dearg is 1,221 m (4,006 ft) high, a Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis. The summit is at grid reference NN 177 721.
How long does it take to climb Carn Mor Dearg?
The quickest route on TRXO, Carn Mor Dearg from Ben Nevis North Face car park, takes 5.5 to 7.5 hours: 14.6 km with 1,210 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Carn Mor Dearg?
The route with the least climbing is Carn Mor Dearg from Ben Nevis North Face car park, starting from Ben Nevis North Face car park (NN 149 766): 14.6 km and 1,210 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on Carn Mor 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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