Càrn Dearg, Monadh Liath

For other uses, see Càrn Dearg (disambiguation).

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
Elevation	945 m (3,100 ft)[1]
Prominence	590 m (1,940 ft)
Parent peak	Creag Meagaidh
Listing	Munro, Marilyn
Coordinates	57°05′31″N 4°15′08″W
Naming
English translation	red cairn
Language of name	Gaelic
Pronunciation	Scottish Gaelic: [ˈkʰaːrˠn ˈtʲɛɾɛk]
Geography
Càrn Dearg Scotland
Location	Highland, Scotland
Parent range	Monadh Liath
OS grid	NH635023
Topo map	OS Landranger 35