West Highlands, Fort William, Ben Nevis by the Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête 

Scotland 

🧗‍♀️ Grade 1 scramble 

🏕️ Wild Camp: ✅ 

🚲 Bike and Hike: ❌

💧 Water Source: Start and Finish 

🏊‍♂️ Wild Swim: North Face River access

Route Description:

From the North Face car park follow the forestry track toward the CIC Hut path, then branch off to climb steep slopes and a clear path to the summit of Càrn Mòr Dearg (1,220 m). From here descend slightly to reach the narrow Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête, an exposed but straightforward rocky ridge linking the two mountains. Follow the arête across with hands occasionally needed for balance before reaching the final steep ascent onto the plateau of Ben Nevis (1,345 m), the highest mountain in the UK. Descend via the Mountain Track toward Glen Nevis, returning to Fort William.

Includes Scotland Highest Summit

(Munro) Carn Mor Dearg 1220 meters

Lat, Long 56.804661, -4.987421

OS Grid Ref NN177721

(Munro) Ben Nevis 1344 meters

Lat, Long 56.796154, -5.004763

OS Grid Ref NN166712

11 miles 10-11 hours

bog***
hike****

no deer stalking

Weather: met link 

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