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Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Carn Dearg

In or near Newtonmore.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Carn Dearg — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

Crags ^ steep escarpment of Carn Dearg - geograph.org.uk - 1939679

Cary O'Donnell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Newtonmore · 8.9 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Carn Dearg is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Place summary

Carn Dearg is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is part of the scenic landscape that characterises this region, known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty. Visitors can expect challenging walking routes and panoramic views from the summit, making it a notable destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Coordinates
57.0918, -4.2535
Nearest railway station
Newtonmore8.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carn Dearg?
Carn Dearg is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Carn Dearg?
Carn Dearg — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Carn Dearg?
The nearest railway station is Newtonmore, about 8.9 km away. Its coordinates are 57.0918°, -4.2535°.