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Carn Dearg [Glen Eachach North]

Corbett

Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
815 m (2673 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN34989664
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
131 of 222 Corbetts
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Red cairn
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  34   Fort Augustus, Glen Albyn & Glen Roy
 

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

 Description
This is the Carn Dearg (815m) which lies to the N of Gleann Eachach. Carn Dearg has three main ridges, NNE to Glas Charn (790m), SW to Teanga Mhor (which is not actually a top), and the longest ridge which runs W to Carn na Larach (745m), W again to Beinn Bhan then S to Teanga Bheag (641m).

The summit cone is a triangular pyramid with steep slopes to the E leading down to a small spur Meallan Odhar (700m). The easiest ascent is from the bealach joining Carn Dearg (815m) with Carn Dearg (768m).

Hazards you may encounter on Carn Dearg [Glen Eachach North] include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
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West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
West Highlands
by Met Office
Beinn a Chaorainn
by Metcheck
Carn Dearg [Glen Eachach North] Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Carn Dearg [Glen Eachach North].

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 Routes that include Carn Dearg [Glen Eachach North]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 836 m 14.44 km 4.5 hrs Carn Dearg [Glen Eachach North] and Carn Dearg [Glen Eachach South]  Steeper lower slopes S of Carn Dearg (815m) can be avoided by a long walk up Gleann Eachach, otherwise slopes are moderate to easy. Carn Dearg (768m) has steeper S slopes, so choose your route with care. Not Yet Rated 
 

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Me, Kevin and David Peden at Summit Carn Dearg (North) 06/11/10

© John Donnelly

Image by John Donnelly
 
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