Carn Dearg (Monadh Liath)
is munro number Two Hundred and Twenty-Five
| Height | Grid Ref. | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 945 metres | NH635023 | Karn Jerrack | Red cairn like peak |
Mountain Description for Carn Dearg (Monadh Liath)
Carn Dearg (Monadh Liath) is a munro in Scotand and is located in the area Glen Roy to Monadhliath as defined by SMC
(and lies in region known as Monadhliath )is the highest peak of the Monadh Liath mountains in the Highlands of Scotland. Its eastern flanks slope steeply down into Glen Ballach, while to the north, the large plateau of the Monadh Liath extends for many miles.
The nearest settlements are Newtonmore and Kingussie in the Spey valley. The rocky slopes of Carn Dearg and A' Chailleach contrast with the remainder of the Monadh Liath, which are described by Cameron McNeish as "sprawling, undistinguished affairs.
| Route Name | Distance (m / km) | Ascent (ft /mt) |
|---|---|---|
| A'Chailleach, Carn Sgulain, and Carn Dearg | 13 / 22 | 3100 / 944 |
| Order | Height | Node: Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | (930 mt.) | A' Chailleach (Monadh Liath) | NH681041 OS View |
| 260 | (926 mt.) | Geal Charn (Monadh Liath) | NN561987 OS View |
| 271 | (920 mt.) | Carn Sgulain | NH683058 OS View |
| Thumbnail | Price | Map Name |
|---|---|---|
 | £6.99 | Kingussie and Monadhliath Mountains (Landranger Maps) (Landranger Maps) |
 | £7.99 | Badenoch and Upper Strathspey (Explorer Maps) |
