Ben Nevis CMD Route

Are you looking for an iconic mountain adventure that combines breathtaking scenery, technical scrambling, and a true sense of achievement? Standing at 1345m, Ben Nevis is not only Scotland’s, but also Britain’s largest mountain! A must on any adventurer’s bucket list! The CMD Arete on Ben Nevis offers exactly that – a thrilling, ridge-line scramble leading to the summit of Britain’s highest peak. As your expert guide, we’ll ensure you not only have a safe and enjoyable experience but also leave with unforgettable memories of one of the UK’s most famous climbs.

Why Choose the CMD Arete?

The CMD Arete (or Carn Mor Dearg Arete) is one of the finest scrambles in the UK, offering both a sense of adventure and a challenging route to the summit of Ben Nevis. It takes you along a stunning, exposed ridge that offers panoramic views of the surrounding Scottish Highlands, including the beautiful Glen Nevis and the Aonach Mor mountains. The route combines rock scrambling with sections of light scrambling, as well as some exposure, making it the perfect choice for adventurous hikers and scramblers who want to experience Ben Nevis from a different, more exciting angle. This is not just a climb; it’s an adventure that will test your skills, build your confidence, and reward you with some of the best mountain views in the UK.

This more technical route sees us not only conquering Ben Nevis following the Carn Mor Dearg (CMD) arrete, but also scrambling up one of the lines giving us a grade 1 scramble. It starts from Glen Nevis on the outskirts of the historic town of Fort William, which is abundant with accommodation and parking, giving you the choice of rocking up in the morning or staying the night before.

We follow the Mountain Track taking in the amazing views, whilst crossing a couple of small fords until we reach our Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe, the picturesque loch, where our path then splits from the normal tourist route and we swing round to the Charles Inglis Clark (CIC) Hut. Here we have a break taking in the views before embarking on our scramble. Once up on the arete, we continue to the summit to take in some of the most spectacular views in Britain!

Difficulty: Challenging Approximate Duration: 8 hours Distance: 16km / 10 Miles Ascent / Descent: 1,478m / 1,478m

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