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Càrn Dearg, Monadh Liath

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Parent peak
  
Creag Meagaidh

Location
  
Highland, Scotland

OS grid
  
NH635023

Prominence
  
590 m

Listing
  
Munro, Marilyn

Translation
  
red cairn (Gaelic)

Parent range
  
Monadh Liath

Elevation
  
945 m

Range
  
Monadhliath Mountains

Càrn Dearg, Monadh Liath

Pronunciation
  
Scottish Gaelic: [ˈkʰaːrˠn ˈtʲɛɾɛk]

Similar
  
Geal‑Chàrn, Càrn Mòr Dearg, Ben Alder, Aonach Beag, Creag Meagaidh

Càrn Dearg is the highest peak of the Monadh Liath mountains in the Highlands of Scotland. Its eastern flanks slope steeply down into Glen Ballach, while to the north, the large plateau of the Monadh Liath extends for many miles. The nearest settlements are Newtonmore and Kingussie in the Spey valley. The rocky slopes of Carn Dearg and A' Chailleach contrast with the remainder of the Monadh Liath, which are described by Cameron McNeish as "sprawling, undistinguished affairs .

Map of Carn Dearg, Newtonmore, UK

References

Càrn Dearg, Monadh Liath Wikipedia