Route Information for
Carn Mor [Glen Dessary]
The total ascent is 1057 meters. Allow 6 hours to complete this 18.96km route.
NumberDescriptionOS Grid
Start from the end of the public road at the head of Loch ArkaigNM98769159
1Head W on road passed ruined barracks to StrathanNM97789143
2Head SW over River Dessarry and into forestNM97469125
3At junction go N then W on the forest track around Monadh Gorm,NM96879224
4Continue W to exit forest and cross streamNM94249240
5Ascend SW onto ridgeNM93449145
6Head SW on ridgeNM93209118
7Follow ridge W to top (616m)NM92549108
8Descend W to col (538m)NM91899112
9Ascend W onto ridgeNM91069119
10Bear WSW and ascend to summit of Carn Mor NM90329094
11Reverse route to returnNM97789143
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Local Accommodation Options
21.1 km Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD   Tel: 01397 705988
21.2 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790
21.3 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000
21.3 km Distillery Guest House and Cottages - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6LR   Tel: 01397 700103
21.3 km Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 6LR   Tel: 01397 772315
21.4 km Glenlochy Guest House - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6PF   Tel: 01397 702909
25.8 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
26.4 km The Braes Guest House - Trindrish, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712437
27.8 km Woodlands - by Shiel Bridge, Inverness-shire, IV40 8HW   Tel: 0118 9462214
32.0 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226
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