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Ben Nevis by the Carn Mor Dearg Arete

Glen Nevis

For experienced, fit walkers who do not mind easy scrambling but are not climbers, this is the finest way to climb Ben Nevis. This is a truly spectacular route incorporating two Munros. It will live long in the memory and does true justice to the mountain.

Terrain - Good mountain paths for the approach and descent. The climb up Carn Mor Dearg is pathless and extremely steep and tiring, whereas the traverse of the arete is an easy but long, airy and dramatic scramble.

Grade 5

Distance 19km (11.8 miles)

Ascent 1625m (5331ft)