Càrn Dearg, Monadh Liath Explained

Càrn Dearg
Map:Scotland Highland
Coordinates:57.0921°N -4.2522°W
Label Position:top
Elevation M:945
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:590
Parent Peak:Creag Meagaidh
Listing:Munro, Marilyn
Translation:red cairn
Language:Gaelic
Pronunciation:in Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic ˈkʰaːrˠn ˈtʲɛɾɛk/
Location:Highland, Scotland
Range:Monadh Liath
Grid Ref Uk:NH635023
Topo:OS Landranger 35

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]

References

  1. Web site: walkhighlands Carn Dearg (Monadhliath) . . 2013 . walkhighlands.co.uk . 21 December 2013.
  2. News: Cameron McNeish . . 2005-05-22 . Taking the high road to some dazzling lochs . 2006-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20050831093310/http://www.sundayherald.com/49861 . 2005-08-31 . dead .