Newtonmore via Glen Banchor up Carn Dearg: route map, distance and time
946 m · Highland
Carn Dearg is a 946m Munro in the Monadhliath, climbed from Newtonmore through Glen Banchor, with crags falling from its eastern side.
Track and path up Glen Banchor to Gleann Ballach, then up onto the ridge and along the crag edge to the summit.
Newtonmore via Glen Banchor at a glance
| Distance | 9.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 648 m |
| Time up | 2h 55m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Glen Banchor road end, west of Newtonmore |
| Start grid reference | NN 692 997 |
| Summit grid reference | NH 635 023 |
Newtonmore via Glen Banchor map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Newtonmore via Glen Banchor takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 25m | 4h 0m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 55m | 4h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 3h 35m | 5h 55m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:42. Start by 10:52 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:21, sunset 16:40. Start by 10:50 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Carn Dearg summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Carn Dearg right now. The main Carn Dearg page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Carn Dearg forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Cairngorms and Monadhliath forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Carn Dearg
Carn Dearg is a 946m Munro in the Monadhliath, climbed from Newtonmore through Glen Banchor, with crags falling from its eastern side. More about Carn Dearg, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Carn Dearg SE Top (924 m), 0.7 km south
- Carn Ban (942 m), 0.9 km north-west
- Carn Ballach (920 m), 2.2 km north
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 692 997, the summit at NH 635 023), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Newtonmore via Glen Banchor: questions and answers
How far is Newtonmore via Glen Banchor?
Newtonmore via Glen Banchor is 9.3 km one way to the summit of Carn Dearg, with 648 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 18.6 km.
How long does Newtonmore via Glen Banchor take?
About 2h 55m to the summit of Carn Dearg and 4h 50m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 5h 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Newtonmore via Glen Banchor?
Newtonmore via Glen Banchor starts from Glen Banchor road end, west of Newtonmore. The grid reference is NN 692 997.
Is Newtonmore via Glen Banchor suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Newtonmore via Glen Banchor today?
By 10:52 at the latest. Sunset on Carn Dearg today is 16:42, Newtonmore via Glen Banchor takes about 4h 50m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Newtonmore via Glen Banchor?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).