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Location: Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Càrn Mòr Dearg Arete (CMD) & Ben Nevis loop

17.9km

07:58

1,420m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête – Ben Nevis Summit loop from Lochyside

24.4km

10:03

1,490m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Ben Nevis Mountain Path – Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête loop from Glen Nevis

29.2km

11:37

1,610m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Alex Foxfield

December 3, 2020

A simply sensational grade one scramble, set against arguably the most awesome mountain backdrop in Britain: the North Face of the Ben. The Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête' hangs like Britain's most exciting washing line between Càrn Mòr Dearg and the summit slopes of Ben Nevis.

It is not as exposed as the Aonach Eagach or even Crib Goch in Wales and there's often a bypass path to one side of the crest. In winter, the ante is well and truly upped – one for those with the relevant skills and equipment. However, if the sun is shining and you're a confident hiker, this is a much more satisfying route up Ben Nevis than the Pony Track.

Finn

May 17, 2019

There is no real path on the final ascent on Ben Nevis, so be careful there. But as long as you are ascending you should be fine.

la2rad

August 25, 2017

For experienced, fit mountain walkers who do not mind easy scrambling, this is the finest way to climb Ben Nevis.

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Location: Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête

1. Càrn Mòr Dearg Arete (CMD) & Ben Nevis loop

2. Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête – Ben Nevis Summit loop from Lochyside

3. Ben Nevis Mountain Path – Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête loop from Glen Nevis

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