Scotland
Carn Dearg
941M
3087FT
About Carn Dearg
Rising above the remote Corrour estate, this Munro offers a relatively straightforward ascent from the UK's highest railway station. It is a sprawling, grassy mountain, less dramatic than its rocky neighbours but providing a vast perspective across the desolate Rannoch Moor and the deep blue waters of Loch Ossian.
Key Statistics
Rank
64th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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221
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are trekking across ancient, hardened layers of mudstone and sandstone. These durable rocks provide the rugged foundation for Carn Dearg’s high slopes.
Find It
Latitude
56.7599°N
Longitude
4.5899°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Red Cairn', likely a reference to the granite scree and boulders near the summit which can take on a distinctive reddish hue in the late evening light.
- •This is one of the most rail-friendly mountains in the Highlands; the most common approach begins at Corrour station, which is inaccessible by public road.
- •The hill is almost always climbed in tandem with its neighbour Sgòr Gaibhre, though the col between them can remain remarkably boggy even after a period of dry weather.
- •The summit offers a premier view of the remote Ben Alder forest across Loch Ossian, and on clear days, the distinctive 'pointed' profile of Schiehallion is visible to the east.
- •Starting the walk from Corrour station at 410 metres means you have effectively cheated your way out of nearly half the climb before taking a single step.