Càrn Mòr Dearg

Càrn Mor Dearg (1,220 m) is Scotland's ninth highest peak. It is located in Lochaber, Highland, in the west of Scotland, close to the town of Fort William. It is located just to the north-west of its much more well-known neighbor, Ben Nevis, and is connected to it by the beautiful Càrn Mr Dearg Arête. The granite at the peak has a notably crimson tinge, which gives it this name - "great red peak" in Scottish Gaelic.

This approach, which is linked to Ben Nevis through the Càrn Mr Dearg arete, is one of the most beautiful approaches to reach the summit of the UK's highest point in both summer and winter. The "CMD arete" is something to only try once you have got some reasonable hillwalking experience under your belt. It is a scramble in the summer where a strong head for heights is essential, and a more serious winter hike during the colder months.

Elevation: 1,220m
Location: Fort William
Scottish Gaelic name: Càrn Mòr Dearg
Gaelic meaning: Great red peak