Start
1150 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
56.81, -5.00 · rel 4004228
56.81, -5.00 · rel 4004228
Carn Mor Dearg arete
A 5,9 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Highland.
Loop walk
start = finish · Highland
5,9km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
23
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
1× monument
Càrn Dearg Meadhonach
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Ben Nevis
summit ·
39 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ben Nevis War Memorial
monument ·
67 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Càrn Beag Dearg
summit ·
365 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Càrn Mòr Dearg
summit ·
on the route
5,9 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
343 m
–
1311 m
0 km
2,9 km
5,9 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
364 m elevation
Halfway
636 m elevation
Three quarters
944 m elevation
Finish
1150 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Carn Mor Dearg arete is 5.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Carn Mor Dearg arete takes approximately 1h 28min to complete.
Yes, Carn Mor Dearg arete is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Carn Mor Dearg arete starts near coordinates 56.8076, -4.9891.
Carn Mor Dearg arete is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.