Càrn Dearg, Monadhliath
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| Càrn Dearg | |||
| Inverness-shire | |||
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 Slopes of Càrn Dearg, from the south-east | |||
| Range: | Monadhliath Mountains | ||
| Summit: | 3,100 feet NH635023 57°5’31"N, 4°15’8"W | ||
Càrn Dearg is the highest peak of the Monadhliath Mountains in Inverness-shire, in the heart of the Highlands.
Its eastern flanks slope steeply down into Glen Ballach, while to the north, the large plateau of the Monadhliath extends for many miles. The rocky slopes of Carn Dearg and A' Chailleach contrast with the remainder of the Monadhliath, which are described by Cameron McNeish as "sprawling, undistinguished affairs .[1]
The name Càrn Dearg is Gaelic for "Red cairn" and is used of several mountains in the Highlands, greatest of which is the a Munro a little northwest of Ben Nevis known more familiarly as Carn Mor Dearg.
The nearest towns are Newtonmore and Kingussie in the Spey valley.
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References
- ↑ Cameron McNeish (2005-05-22). "Taking the high road to some dazzling lochs". Sunday Herald. http://www.sundayherald.com/49861.
