Càrn Dearg (Monadh Liath)

For other uses, see Càrn Dearg (disambiguation).

Càrn Dearg
Slopes of Càrn Dearg, from the south-east
Elevation	945 m (3,100 ft)
Prominence	590 m (1,936 ft)
Parent peak	Creag Meagaidh
Listing	Munro, Marilyn
Translation	red cairn (Gaelic)
Pronunciation	Scottish Gaelic: [ˈkʰaːrˠn ˈtʲɛɾɛk]
Location
Càrn Dearg Highland,  Scotland
Range	Monadh Liath
Coordinates	57°05′31″N 4°15′08″W / 57.092051°N 4.252186°W / 57.092051; -4.252186Coordinates: 57°05′31″N 4°15′08″W / 57.092051°N 4.252186°W / 57.092051; -4.252186
Topo map	OS Landranger 35
OS grid	NH635023

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 .^[1]

References

1. ^ Cameron McNeish (2005-05-22). "Taking the high road to some dazzling lochs". Sunday Herald. http://www.sundayherald.com/49861.