Carn Mor Dearg from Ben Nevis North Face car park
A 1221 m Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis, climbed from Ben Nevis North Face car park.
- Distance
- 14.6 km
- Ascent
- 1210 m
- Time
- 5.5–7.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1221 m
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About this walk
Carn Mor Dearg from Ben Nevis North Face car park is a hard 14.6 km out-and-back walk with 1,210 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7.5 hours. It starts at Ben Nevis North Face car park (grid reference NN 149 766). It climbs Carn Mor Dearg (1,221 m), a Munro.
Carn Mor Dearg rises to 1,221 m in Lochaber & Ben Nevis, 1 km north-east of Ben Nevis, high enough to be a Munro.
This route starts from Ben Nevis North Face car park and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top.
Route
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The approach
From Ben Nevis North Face car park, follow the path and tracks towards Carn Mor Dearg.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Carn Mor Dearg.
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Return
Return the same way.
Summit
1221 m
Other routes up Carn Mor Dearg
Questions about this walk
- How long does Carn Mor Dearg from Ben Nevis North Face car park take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7.5 hours for the 14.6 km route, which has 1,210 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 Ben Nevis North Face car park (grid reference NN 149 766). 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?
- Carn Mor Dearg (1221 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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