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Creag Ruadh [NE of Dalwhinnie]

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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
658 m (2158 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.
NN685882
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
165 of 222 Grahams
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
0
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 Crag
 

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
  42   Glen Garry & Loch Rannoch
 

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

  Description
Creag Ruadh rises on the E side of the A9 just north of Dalwhinnie. It is separated from the Munro Meall Chuaich to the E by Loch Cuaich to which it presents a steep face.

Both hills could readily be climbed together from the A9 at Cuaich.

Hazards you may encounter on Creag Ruadh [NE of Dalwhinnie] include
 Crags near summit.
 
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.
Picture Gallery for Creag Ruadh [NE of Dalwhinnie]

Creag Ruadh on the left and Meall Chuaich on the right from the approach road to Cuaich power station 20th March 2011

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

The summit cairn and wee shelter on Creag Ruadh

© Alistair Craig
Image by Alistair Craig

Creag Ruadh viewed from the approach on the track next to the aqueduct from the power station.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young

Cairn on Creag Ruadh.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young
 

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  Weather & OS Maps
Cairngorms * Monadhliath
by MWIS (PDF format) 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Carn Dearg
by Metcheck
Creag Ruadh [NE of Dalwhinnie] Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Creag Ruadh [NE of Dalwhinnie].

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  Routes that include Creag Ruadh [NE of Dalwhinnie]

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Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Creag Ruadh [NE of Dalwhinnie]

  Baggers Gallery for Creag Ruadh [NE of Dalwhinnie]

James at the summit cairn. trying to stay upright against the strong wind. 10/07/2015

© Eileen Stark
Image by Eileen Stark

At the very large cairn on a cold and windy summit 10/07/2015

© Eileen Stark
Image by Eileen Stark
 
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Stevie Yates on 19 Feb 2024

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