Hard: Ben Nevis by the Carn Mor Dearg Arete
Details
A spectacular and classic route up to Ben Nevis summit, via the separate munro Carn Mor Dearg and a fine arete.
For fit and experienced walkers only. Walk highlands describes the route as suitable for 'experienced, fit mountain walkers who do not mind easy scrambling but are not climbers'.
Meet across the road from Glen Nevis Youth Hostel https://maps.app.goo.gl/vxCb9TgTYNkQwYwu8 We cannot park in the hostel car park, however there's some laybys nearby.
NB Weather dependent. These mountains and views deserve a good forecast. If the forecast is poor for 2 August i might change date to Sunday 3 August. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.
TERRAIN
Rocky mountain tracks, small boulder field onto the ridge. Minor scrambling. Please read full route description.
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
Ben Nevis by the Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête
Our route slightly amends this starting at Glen Nevis YH, joining the main Ben Nevis mountain track to the 'halfway lochan' before we turn north (left) then east along a good path to the CIC mountain hut. From the hut its a short, quite steep climb onto the CMD ridge when we join up with the route descn above ; https://explore.osmaps.com/route/27789204/Ben-Nevis-by-Carn-Mor-Dearg-arete
WALK STATS
Distance: 11 miles, 17.5 km approx
Ascent: 1680m
Time: 9-10 hours
SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organisers.
The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
PACE
You must be surefooted and have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will walk as a group at a **moderate pace**
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with full waterproofs, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water.
WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.
LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be outside Glen Nevis Youth Hostel for approx 8.20am to start walking at 8.30am.
If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.
Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.
GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)
Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.
If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.
Hard: Ben Nevis by the Carn Mor Dearg Arete