Carn Dearg

Rising above the western banks of Glen Feshie, this rounded heathery summit offers a grandstand view into one of Scotland’s most beautiful glens. While often overshadowed by the higher Cairngorm giants across the water, its position provides a clear perspective of the Great Moss and the dramatic crags of Coire Garbhlach.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Càrn Dearg, meaning 'Red Cairn', a common descriptor likely referencing the local granite or the deep hue of the heather during the autumn months.
• •The summit serves as an exceptional vantage point for studying the geomorphology of the region, looking directly across the glen to the massive, flat-topped plateau of Mullach Clach a' Bhlair and the deep glacial trench of the River Feshie.
• •Navigators should take care when logging their ascent; as one of the most common hill names in the Highlands, a simple search for 'Carn Dearg' could easily lead a walker to Ben Nevis or the Monadhliath by mistake.