Càrn Dearg (Monadh Liath)

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Càrn Dearg
Elevation 945 m (3,100 ft)
Location Highland, Flag of Scotland Scotland
Range Monadh Liath
Prominence 590 m
OS grid reference NH635023
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Translation red cairn (Gaelic)
Pronunciation [karn dʲerag]

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].

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  1. ^ Cameron McNeish. "Taking the high road to some dazzling lochs", Sunday Herald, 2005-05-22.

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