Scotland
Carn Dearg
786M
2579FT
About Carn Dearg
Rising west of the Spittal of Glenshee, this rounded heathery summit offers a quieter alternative to the busier ski-centre peaks nearby. It marks the high point of a broad ridge between Glen Lochsie and Glen Tatnich, providing a grandstand view into the deep trench of the Gleann Beag pass.
Key Statistics
Rank
106th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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44m
Nearest Town
Spittal of Glenshee
Geology
You are walking upon the Tulaichean Schist, a sturdy foundation of ancient sand and mud that was compressed and heated into these resilient, layered rocks.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO043719
Latitude
56.8291°N
Longitude
3.5684°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Gaelic Càrn Dearg, the name translates as 'Red Hill' or 'Red Cairn.' In this region of the southern Mounth, it likely describes the seasonal shift in the heather or the specific tint of the local stone when caught in the evening light.
- •The summit is frequently visited as part of a circular walk from the Spittal of Glenshee, often combined with the neighbouring 733m Meall na Spuide to create a high-level loop above the Lochsie Burn.
- •To the west, the view is dominated by the sprawling quartzite peaks of Beinn a' Ghlo, while looking east provides a clear perspective of the A93 road snaking its way up toward the high Cairnwell Pass.
- •Navigating by name alone here is a risky strategy; with more than twenty hills called Càrn Dearg scattered across the Highlands, you could easily end up eighty miles away if you follow the wrong map label.