Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Càrn Mòr Dearg
Also known as: Carn Mor Dearg, Càrn Mór Dearg
In or near Kinlochleven.
Càrn Mòr Dearg — Named summit at 1220 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Càrn Mòr Dearg, the nearest railway station is Fort William, located 7.4 km away. Entry is free. The location is accessible via sat-nav coordinates 56.8053, -4.9867.
About
Càrn Mòr Dearg is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 1220 m.". Coordinates: 56.8053°, -4.9867°.
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Official information
Càrn Mòr Dearg is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands, known for its stunning views and challenging hikes. Visitors can enjoy various walking routes, including the CMD Arete, which connects to Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK.
From the Wikipedia article
Càrn Mòr Dearg (Scottish Gaelic for 'great red cairn') is the eighth-highest mountain in Scotland and the British Isles, with a height of 1,221.1 metres (4,006 ft). It stands a short distance northeast of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain, to which it is linked by the Càrn Mòr Dearg arête (commonly abbreviated to "CMD arête"). Along with Càrn Dearg Meadhanach ("middle red cairn") and Càrn Beag Dearg ("little red cairn"), it makes up the eastern ridge of the horseshoe-shaped Ben Nevis massif in the Scottish Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8053, -4.9867
- Address
- Lochaber, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William — 7.4 km
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n8870272 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Càrn Mòr Dearg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Carn Mor Dearg - geograph.org.uk - 64376.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Càrn Mòr Dearg?
- Càrn Mòr Dearg is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Càrn Mòr Dearg?
- Càrn Mòr Dearg — Named summit at 1220 m.
- How do I get to Càrn Mòr Dearg?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 7.4 km away. Its coordinates are 56.8053°, -4.9867°.
- Is Càrn Mòr Dearg free to visit?
- Yes, Càrn Mòr Dearg is free to enter.
- How do I get to Càrn Mòr Dearg?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 7.4 km away.