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Name:Carn Dearg (NW) (old GR)
Hill number:283
Height:1214m / 3983ft
Parent (Ma):278  Ben Nevis [Beinn Nibheis]
Parent (SMC):278  Ben Nevis [Beinn Nibheis]
RHB Section:04A: Fort William to Loch Treig and Loch Leven
County/UA:Highland
Catchment:Lochy, Catchment Boundaries, Nevis
Class:Deleted Munro Top
(xMT)
Grid ref:NN 15892 72122
Summit feature:rock 23m NE of cairn
Drop:5m
Col:1209m  NN158720  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 41
(1:25k) 392
Observations:cairn is at NN 15873 72109
Survey:Abney level
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Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis from the Visitor Centre car park. Followed tourist track to the halfway lochan. Then over to the CIC hut, from where an unremittingly steep ascent of 350m took me to Carn Beag Dearg. A fine ridge walk over to Carn Dearg Meadhonach to Carn Mor Dearg, and then the excellent CMD arete to the Ben, affording fine views of the north face. Arrived at the snow covered summit of the Ben at 4.15pm with many visitors and extensive panoramic views in the clear and sunny weather. Followed the zig zags down with a diversion across to bag the two Carn Dearg NW tops. My 15th ascent of the Ben, but first time in 15 years, so great to revisit such a great mountain expedition again. 22km with 1700m ascent taking 10 hours.silveracorn_alan28/05/2022
with JH after ledge route.HardenC30/03/2022
From Upper CP. Carn Dearg SW, Ben Nevis, Carn Dearg NW, Meall an t-Suidhe, back to campsite.With B, B and R.jenx16/09/2021
Large cairn and good views. Steep bouldery descent NW to Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe, would have been easier to have returned to the tourist route.RichardM15/09/2021
From the car park at the end of Glen Nevis. Followed the Allt Coirie Eoghainn then to Carn Dearg (SW) followed by Carn Dearg (NW), then Ben Nevis and finally Carn Mor Dearg, descending by Allt Coirie Giubhsachan.Geoff Briggs25/07/2021
North face - CMD - Ben - Ledge routeStrathcarron17/09/2020
Up Castle, down LedgeKevin2903505/03/2019
From the North Face car park; linear walk with nephew Andrew Purkiss. Last of 6 hills for the day. Descended to parking area at end of the road E of the Visitors' Centre in rain.jonglew01/05/2018
Missed on previous outingMountain Goat28/09/2017
C/W round carn beag dearg, carn dearg meadhonach, carn mor dearg, the ben, carn dearg south top, carn dearg north top, meall an t suidhe from north face cp.robertphillips23/10/2016
From the North Face Car Park. Carn Beag Deag, Carn Dearg Meadhonach, Carn Mor Dearg,Ben Nevis, Carn Dearg SW, Carn Dearg NW,Carn Dearg NW Top and Meall an t-suidhe. Great day in great weatherAlunRees3114/07/2016
From the North Face Car Park. Carn Beag Deag, Carn Dearg Meadhonach, Carn Mor Dearg,Ben Nevis, Carn Dearg SW, Carn Dearg NW,Carn Dearg NW Top and Meall an t-suidhe. Great day in great weatherAlunrees3314/07/2016
a scramble up via the ledge routeAristotle Chip12/12/2015
CUHWC Roy Bridge trip. Ben Nevis via Carn Mor Dearg plus all of the Tops.AGWilliamson22/09/2015
soloRockhopper15/08/2012
Hyperopic07/07/2012
Ascent of Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis, Carn Mor Dearg and the CMD Arete with a multigenerational party consisting of my brother, nephew and father.andy01/09/2010
Via Ledge Route in snow.Wheelsy30/12/2007
Solo. From the Visitor Centre in Glen Nevis. Up the Tourist Route to Ben Nevis. Overtook about 60 people. Only one overtook me. Near the top I veered off to continue to the summit of Carn Dearg (NW) Top of Ben Nevis. I continued to a larger cairn on the 1214m top and down NW over steep loose boulders to join the track from the CIC hut and then down the Tourist Route to the starting point.pwbellarby14/06/2007
Ledge routebrianm06/03/2005
After doing the arête took the tourist path down but did an out and back for this onegaryhoney28/07/2004
Top of Ledge routerambler_gary01/06/2004
Brief sortie up Ben again in good spring weather -picked up this topnordicstar01/05/2004
cmddavert12301/01/2000
Estimated date - done solo in thick cloud while doing all Summit tops.Aimless Rambler01/08/1999
Estimated date - done with James while getting all 4000ft tops.Aimless Rambler01/08/1998
Route from Ben Nevis.smocks and denims02/02/1998
CK, Bruce+Clare (ice climbing) SheilaS31/12/1996
SMMC meet to CIC, with Gill Berrow after climbing route 2 direct (finishing up route 1)clashcityrocker14/08/1996
On way to summit.Aye Jimmy06/08/1996
Exact date uncertainnpeterc01/08/1996
Final Munro, Carn Mor Dearg, and final tops of Ben nevis clear up.Eddie03/09/1995
self when topping out on Ledge Route and on Castle Ridgedavidsbatty15/06/1995
With AS, BC from Glenn Nevis via Carn Dearg tops return tourist path. Cloudy and snowy.Frank15/02/1993
Short out and back then rejoin main group for descent on tourist path, easy ascentRhayader_wander06/07/1991
petey01/01/1990
first ascent date n/k, lost guide / log book. great day clear but very cold. climbed from the cic hut, by ledge route and then descended back to the cic hut.rum doodle 01/01/1990
1st time to the Ben in winter. climbing with Nigel Addy (Mick & Julie climbing together) We missed start of Tower Ridge so plodded steeply up an easy gully (Tower Gully?) to the plateau -crampons and Axes essential-cliffs plastered white -and sunny! Trig half buried. Down over Carn Dearg -great photos of the white cliffs dropping awayChris Pearson24/02/1988
AB DR & KW. Climbing day via Castle Ridge (WR G2) to Carn Dearg & Ben Nevis.Vin28/02/1987
Circuit from Glen Nevisrjf3510/08/1985
With whole family, not sure of exact date in July. A big day for 9 year old Ellen.dickscroop24/07/1984
From t'other. At car 10m; 8 1/4 hrs.arranc27/05/1984
With Jonathan Bellarby. From the car park at the head of Glen Nevis. We went up beside Allt Coirie Eoghainn, then crossed it and up the east ridge of Carn Dearg. Proceeded to the other Carn Dearg and went up to the summit of Ben Nevis. There were impressive views of cliffs. Continued to Carn Mor Dearg, Carn Mor Meadhonach, and Carn Beag Dearg. It was a fine and warm day with a gentle breeze. The entire ascent of Ben Nevis was done wearing shorts, boots and socks only!pwbellarby12/07/1983
30296 HFB11/12/1982
MM HFB18/07/1982
Winter condition, via No4 GullyIan G7KXV13/04/1982
RA HFB12/12/1981
NH HFB15/07/1978
With: mjs howard bill; From Glen Nevis YH up tourist path via Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe to CIC hut. Climbed No2 Gully (II) in perfect snow digging through large cornice at top. Visited Carn Dearg then around to Ben Nevis summit. Descended tourist path.Ian Baines22/03/1976
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