An Gearanach from Glen Nevis road-end car park
A 982 m Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis, climbed from Glen Nevis road-end car park.
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 980 m
- Time
- 3.5–5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 982 m
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About this walk
An Gearanach from Glen Nevis road-end car park is a hard 8.1 km out-and-back walk with 980 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 5 hours. It starts at Glen Nevis road-end car park (grid reference NN 172 689). It climbs An Gearanach (982 m), a Munro.
An Gearanach rises to 982 m in Lochaber & Ben Nevis, 1 km north of Stob Coire a' Chairn, high enough to be a Munro.
From Glen Nevis road-end car park, tracks and paths lead most of the way, and the last climb is over rougher hill ground.
Route
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1
The approach
From Glen Nevis road-end car park, follow the path and tracks towards An Gearanach.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of An Gearanach.
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3
Return
Return the same way.
Summit
982 m
On the way
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Steall WaterfallWaterfall · on the route
Other routes up An Gearanach
Questions about this walk
- How long does An Gearanach from Glen Nevis road-end car park take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–5 hours for the 8.1 km route, which has 980 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Glen Nevis road-end car park (grid reference NN 172 689). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- An Gearanach (982 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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