Càrn Dearg, Monadh Liath

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 .[2]

Càrn Dearg
Slopes of Càrn Dearg, from the south-east
Highest point
Elevation945 m (3,100 ft)[1]
Prominence590 m (1,940 ft)
Parent peakCreag Meagaidh
ListingMunro, Marilyn
Coordinates57°05′31″N 4°15′08″W
Naming
English translationred cairn
Language of nameGaelic
PronunciationScottish Gaelic: [ˈkʰaːrˠn ˈtʲɛɾɛk]
Geography
Càrn Dearg is located in Highland
Càrn Dearg
Càrn Dearg
Scotland
LocationHighland, Scotland
Parent rangeMonadh Liath
OS gridNH635023
Topo mapOS Landranger 35

References

  1. "walkhighlands Carn Dearg (Monadhliath)". walkhighlands.co.uk. 2013. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
  2. Cameron McNeish (22 May 2005). "Taking the high road to some dazzling lochs". Sunday Herald. Archived from the original on 31 August 2005. Retrieved 2 November 2006.


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