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Ben Nevis & Carn Mor Dearg
Summary for Ben Nevis & Carn Mor Dearg |
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Ben Nevis & Carn Mor Dearg is a route in “The Nevis” region / range which is located in the Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club. This is a mainly circular route but there are parts where you need to retrace your footsteps |
May
18
2012
Sunrise
5:00 am
Sunset
9:32 pm
16 hours 32 minutes(s) daylight
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The Ben Nevis Horseshoe Circuit
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
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| 17 km/ 10.56 miles | 1600 m/ 5249.34 ft | 8 Hours plus |
This is a long hard route taking you around the Ben Nevis horseshoe to reach the highest peak in the UK and take in Carn Mor Dearg munro number 9 on the way. The route is a refreshing change if you've only climbed the tallest mountain by the Ben Nevis Tourist Route as it's away from the crowds at least until you reach the summit. The path vanishes on the higher rocky slopes and navigation can be problematic.
This route does true justice to Britains highest peak where the tourist route fails.
Route points for Ben Nevis & Carn Mor Dearg
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN12547282 | 134° | 1.13 (1.13) | Start from Parking at Nlen Nevis Visitor center in Glen Nevis | |
| NN13327199 | 104° | 0.26 (1.39) | Climb the tourist path zig zaging up | |
| NN14537232 | 21° | 0.26 (1.65) | Take the left fork which is the main path leading to the CIC hut | |
| NN15517295 | 80° | 0.56 (2.21) | Drop down heather slopes to "Allt a'Mhuilinn" | |
| NN16077302 | 83° | 0.95 (3.16) | Cross the "Allt a'Mhuilinn" and then climb heathery slopes upto the main ridge | |
| NN17027308 | 116° | 0.33 (3.49) | Once on the ridge stay on it's crest onto "Carn Dearg Meadhonach" | |
| NN176726 | 197° | 0.25 (3.74) | Carn Mor Dearg - Carn Dearg Meadhonach | |
| NN17567241 | 143° | 0.33 (4.07) | ||
| NN177721 | 205° | 0.28 (4.35) | The summit Carn Mor Dearg - 1220 ( metres) | |
| NN17617189 | 169° | 0.29 (4.64) | Descend along this narrow rocky ridge know as the Carn Mor Dearg arete | |
| NN17497134 | 225° | 0.32 (4.96) | From a col head over onto another col & then onto the southern ridge of The Ben | |
| NN17117102 | 275° | 0.25 (5.21) | Continue up the south ridge of Ben Nevis | |
| NN16867105 | 308° | 0.29 (5.5) | Ascend onto the summit of Ben Nevis | |
| NN166712 | 252° | 0.15 (5.65) | The summit Ben Nevis - 1344 ( metres) | |
| NN16507120 | 272° | 0.29 (5.94) | Do not navigate direct to descent path as there's a gully | |
| NN16217123 | 258° | 0.49 (6.43) | Continue to descend over boulder ridden path | |
| NN14687186 | 354° | 0.54 (6.97) | Pass a small stream | |
| NN14537232 | 233° | 0.43 (7.4) | Return back down the path to the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre |
Munros covered on Ben Nevis & Carn Mor Dearg
Order |
Height | Munro | Meaning | Pronunciation | |
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| 1 | 1344 | Ben Nevis | Possibly - Cloudy hill | Ben Nevis | Add Ben Nevis to your bagged list |
| 9 | 1220 | Carn Mor Dearg | Large red cairn like peak | Karn More Jerrack | Add Carn Mor Dearg to your bagged list |
