CMD Arete, Ben Nevis
We offer guided walks up Ben Nevis by the CMD arete walking up 2 mountains: Carn Mor Dearg (CMD, 1220m) and Ben Nevis (1345m) and a grade 1 scrambling arête linking the two mountains, a great and rewarding day out...
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Prices
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Distance: 15km
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Ascent: 1500m
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Terrain: rough moorland, rock ridge, mountain path.
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Duration: 7-8 hours.
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Start/Finish: North Face car park, Torlundy
Pre-requisites
Some experience of mountain walking needed on rough ground. A good level of general fitness is needed.
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What we offer
All our guides are local to the area and have many years’ experience in the mountains, helping people navigate through the hills and over the CMD arête to Ben Nevis.
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Our guides know the best routes and are very knowledgeable about the mountain environment, so the day can be easily split up with interesting chats, wildlife and great views along the way.
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We only organise private groups up Ben Nevis via the CMD arête.
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The prices quoted are for one guide per group or individual, so our walks will always go ahead.