follow the main path that signposts towards the CIC hut, walk past the big forestry turning on your left which cuts parallel to the forest. you will see a faint trodden path on your left, cross the boggy hill side taking the driest most direct route.

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2. Path to Carn Mor Dearg – Leanachan Forest Trails loop from Lochyside

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3. Red Burn Waterfall – Ben Nevis Mountain Path loop from Fort William

21.4km

07:27

730m

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

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Path to Carn Mor Dearg

1. Tower Gully (Ben Nevis) – Ben Nevis summit loop from Ben Nevis Distillery

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