Route Summary
Leave Achintee and follow the
obvious Ben Nevis track as far as Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe. The track to Ben Nevis
continues on a series of broad zigzags above but to reach Carn Mor Dearg continue past the
loch around the flanks of Carn Dearg to drop down into the valley of the Allt
a'Mhuilin. Cross the river near point GR154739 and climb East up rough bouldery
slopes to Carn Beag Dearg. Continue South South East on ridge over Carn Dearg
Meadhonach to Carn Mor Dearg. To continue to Ben Nevis follow the ridge South and
cross the Carn Mor Dearg Arête. Where the Arête abuts on to the bulk of Ben Nevis, climb
West over blocks and boulders to the summit. Take care in this area in conditions of
snow cover: many walkers have slipped from this point into Coire Leis below. |
