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Ben Nevis hill walk

North Face car park is the starting point for the Carn Mor Dearg Arete route up Ben Nevis. It's a long and extremely challenging route even for experienced hill walkers. It should only be attempted with proper planning and equipment. When conditions are good it is one of the most spectacular hill walks in Scotland.

This is not to be confused with the more straightforward Mountain Path route up Ben Nevis, accessible from Glen Nevis. Weather conditions can change quickly in the hills and this route is still long and exposed.

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