THE 282 · #137
Càrn Dearg (Monadhliath)
945 m
Red Cairn
🥾 Planned
Height rank224th of 282
RegionCairngorms
Coordinates57.092500°N
4.251900°W
4.251900°W
OS grid refNH 636 024
At a glance
The essentials at a glance
Height945 m
Guide time9-10 hours
Difficulty4/5
Route & visit
Plan your adventure
Route typeRound Trip
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About Càrn Dearg (Monadhliath)
Càrn Dearg rises to 945 metres within the remote Monadhliath Mountains, southwest of Newtonmore in the Scottish Highlands. Its broad, rounded summit overlooks expansive heather moorland, rolling ridges and secluded Highland glens. Often climbed alongside neighbouring Càrn Sgulain, this isolated Munro offers spectacular views towards the Cairngorms, Ben Nevis and surrounding mountain ranges. The lengthy approach, boggy terrain and exposed slopes create a demanding adventure, rewarding experienced walkers with remarkable solitude and beautiful wilderness scenery throughout.
Our experience
Stories from the hills
Our story from Càrn Dearg (Monadhliath) will appear here after the adventure, alongside the photographs, route notes and things we learned along the way.
Full route guide, photos and our experience coming soon.Check back later for a detailed write-up.