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Walk 2105 - Ben Nevis via Carn Mor Dearg arête

County/Area   Highland
AuthorLee Robertshaw
Length11.0 miles / 17.9 km
Ascent5200 feet / 1576 metres
Gradehard

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Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, is usually approached by the main tourist path. This route uses the Carn Mor Dearg arête to gain the summit. The route is harder and consequently sees fewer people.

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet 392
OS LandrangerSheet 41

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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