Scotland
Carn Dearg
785M
2577FT
About Carn Dearg
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Rannoch near Killichonan, this substantial Tump offers a quiet, pathless ascent through thick heather and peat. Its broad, rounded profile belies a rugged character, rewarding those who navigate the slopes with an expansive perspective over the water toward the distant peaks of the Black Mount.
Key Statistics
Rank
39th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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32m
Nearest Town
Killichonan
Geology
You are walking over banded layers of sandy and muddy stone. Veins of coarse granite also cut through these slopes, forming the fell's rugged foundation.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN533675
Latitude
56.7762°N
Longitude
4.4010°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Red Cairn,' which likely refers to the exposed granite outcrops or the deep autumnal colour of the heather that carpets its southern flanks.
- •From the summit, the view south is dominated by the iconic conical profile of Schiehallion and the length of Loch Rannoch, while the vast Ben Alder forest hills stretch away to the north.
- •The approach from the south requires a steady, trackless pull from the road near Killichonan, making it a peaceful alternative to the busier Munro circuits found elsewhere in the region.
- •Since there are numerous Scottish hills named Carn Dearg, bagging this specific summit requires more careful map reading than usual to ensure you haven't climbed a different mountain entirely.