Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Càrn Mòr Dearg
Also known as: Carn Mor Dearg, Càrn Mór Dearg
In or near Spean Bridge.
Càrn Mòr Dearg — 1220m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Càrn Mòr Dearg is located in the Scottish Highlands, approximately 7.4 km from Fort William railway station. Entry is free.
About
Càrn Mòr Dearg is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Constructed primarily of igneous rock. Wikidata describes it as: "1220m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.8055°, -4.9874°.
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Official information
Càrn Mòr Dearg is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands, known for its stunning views and challenging climbs. Visitors can enjoy hiking routes that lead to the summit and connect to the famous CMD Arete, which offers breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding landscape.
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
- 56.8055, -4.9874
- Address
- Lochaber, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William — 7.4 km
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3009632 (CC0)
- 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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Frequently 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 — 1220m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Càrn Mòr Dearg?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 7.4 km away. Its coordinates are 56.8055°, -4.9874°.
- 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.