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Route Information for
Ben Nevis and Carn Mor Dearg
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The total ascent is 1778 meters. Allow 6.5 hours to complete this 16.68km route.
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| Number | Description | OS Grid |
| Start from Parking near Glen Nevis Youth Hostel | NN12747175 |
| 1 | Cross river and ascend ENE to join main path | NN13327202 |
| 2 | Ascend SE on path | NN14007178 |
| 3 | Continue NE on path to junction above lochan | NN14737240 |
| 4 | Turn Left and head NNW | NN15097320 |
| 5 | Follow path SE around Ben Nevis into Coire Leis | NN16167276 |
| 6 | Cross Allt a' Mhuilinn and ascend slopes of Carn-Dearg Meadhonach | NN16867334 |
| 7 | Continue ascending NE to reach the ridge | NN17307320 |
| 8 | Ascend SSE to Carn-Dearg Meadhonach | NN17597267 |
| 9 | Continue SSE to summit of Carn Mor Dearg | NN17757217 |
| 10 | Descend S onto exposed narrow rocky ridge = Arete | NN17667145 |
| 11 | Follow Arete SW to reach the south ridge of Ben Nevis | NN17207103 |
| 12 | Continue WSW around corrie rim | NN17047098 |
| 13 | Ascend NW to summit of Ben Nevis | NN16697127 |
| 14 | Bear SSW to reach ruins (Do not navigate direct to descent path) | NN16667118 |
| 15 | Turn WNW and descend onto boulder strewn slopes (Beware steep gully to south) | NN15707139 |
| 16 | Descend WNW down winding path | NN14707151 |
| 17 | Continue N to rejoin ascent path | NN12747175 |
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Please ensure that you have adequate mapping to cope should conditions change suddenly and you need to amend your route. This route is covered by the Ordnance Survey maps detailed below and we have negotiated a 10% discount on the RRP in addition to free postage and packing.
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OS Landranger Maps Required
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Local Accommodation Options
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| 3.1 km |
Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD Tel: 01397 702790
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Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD Tel: 01397 705988
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| 33.7 km |
Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG Tel: 01809 501226
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| 33.7 km |
Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ Tel: 01838 400220
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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map,
a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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