Walking Britain Ben Nevis via Carn Mor Dearg arete
Introduction to Walk 2105
County/Area - Highland
Author - Lee Robertshaw
Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km
Ascent - 5200 feet / 1576 metres
Time - 10 hours 40 minutes
Grade - hard
Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, is usually approached by the main tourist path. This route uses the Carn Mor Dearg arete to gain the summit. The route is harder and consequently sees fewer people.
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Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 392 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 392 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 41 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 41 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis
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Carn Mor Dearg (via Allt a' Mhuilinn trail)
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Mamores Ridge - Stob Ban, Am Bodach and Sgurr an Iubhair
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Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag - two of the "Lochaber giants"
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Binnein Mor from Kinlochleven
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Am Bodach and Stob Coire a' Chairn from Kinlochleven
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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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