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.

• •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.