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Carn Mor [Glen Dessary]
Total Ascent 1057 m
 
Route Time 5.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 17.98 km
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Travel Information

From Spean Bridge, take A82 then B8004 NW to Gairlochy. Go NE to Clunes on B8005 turning W to Loch Arkaig and continue on minor road W to Strathan at the head of the loch.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,057 meters. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 17.98km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from Strathan at the head of Loch ArkaigNM97789143
1Head SW over River Dessarry and into forestNM97469125
2At junction go N then W around Monadh Gorm, continue W to exit forestNM94249240
3Ascend SW onto ridgeNM93449145
4Follow ridge SW then W to top (616m)NM92549108
5Descend W to col (538m)NM91899112
6Ascend W onto ridgeNM91069119
7Bear WSW and ascend to summit of Carn Mor NM90329094
8Reverse route to returnNM97789143
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Notes

Longish route taking you to the edge of Knoydart, navigate with care.

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Local Accommodation Options
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15.8 km Blaich Cottage - Blaich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 7AN   Tel: 01422 882061
21.6 km Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD   Tel: 01397 705988
21.6 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000
21.7 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790
21.7 km Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7LR   Tel: 01397 772315
21.9 km Glenlochy Guest House - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6LP   Tel: 01397 702909
26.6 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
27.8 km Woodlands (self-catering) - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214
28.5 km Birchbrae - Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SE   Tel: 01855 821261
31.2 km Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast - Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire, PH31 4AS   Tel: 01397 712830
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