- Càrn Dearg (Monadh Liath)
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For other uses, see Càrn Dearg (disambiguation).
Càrn Dearg
Slopes of Càrn Dearg, from the south-eastElevation 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 Highland, Scotland
Range Monadh Liath Coordinates 57°05′31″N 4°15′08″W / 57.092051°N 4.252186°WCoordinates: 57°05′31″N 4°15′08″W / 57.092051°N 4.252186°W 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
- ^ Cameron McNeish (2005-05-22). "Taking the high road to some dazzling lochs". Sunday Herald. http://www.sundayherald.com/49861.
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