Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2024

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A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.32 km for 2.42 km

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Parking

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5.97 km

Carn Dearg Meadhonach

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Arrival at Càrn Dearg Meadhonach is a relief if you've slogged your way up from the North Face Path, as it means it’s only a short way to Càrn Mòr …

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6.49 km

Càrn Mòr Dearg

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Càrn Mòr Dearg is a 4,000-foot (1,220 m) Munro in the Scottish Highlands. It is often climbed alongside Ben Nevis. The ridge that links the two Munros is the CMD …

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7.30 km

Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête

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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 …

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8.56 km

Ben Nevis summit

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The highest mountain in Britain at 4,413 feet (1,345 m), Ben Nevis is a popular objective for hikers and climbers alike.

An estimated 75,000 people ascend via the straightforward, zigzagging …

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17.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.77 km

5.17 km

2.52 km

2.42 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.10 km

5.61 km

3.23 km

1.98 km

Elevation

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