CMD Route - Ben Nevis

Hike Details

  • Distance: 16km (10miles)
  • Duration: 7-9 hours
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Area: Scottish Highlands

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£65pp

CMD Route - Ben Nevis - Guided Group Hike

  • Ascent: 4,921ft / 1500m
  • Peaks Included: Ben Nevis, Carn Mor Dearg
  • Great for: Experienced hikers with a good fitness level, who want to further their skills to scrambling.
  • Starting times: 7am
  • Finish times: 4pm (Approx)
  • Start/Finish: North Face Car Park, Torlundy, Fort William, PH33 6SW. Find parking on Google maps
  • There are unfortunately no toilets at the meeting point or on the route, however stopping at a service station on the way to the meeting point would be beneficial.
  • Car park cost: £8

** PLEASE NOTE: If you have completed a booking/enquiry from for this event and have not heard back within our turnaround time of 1-2 days, please check your junk folder for a response from us.

** Each Small Group will run with a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum has not been met 24 hours before the hike, we will reach out and refund, reschedule or make alternate arrangements.

What To Expect

The CMD Arête route offers an excellent alternative for a more challenging and adventurous ascent. This walk is considered more demanding than the main path, and the estimated time for the CMD Arête route is approximately 7-9 hours. While this route requires a higher level of fitness, it rewards us with a unique and unforgettable experience of Ben Nevis from a different perspective.

This route is a tough walk not only for the length of the day but also for the ridge itself. The ridge can feel airy & intimidating with scrambly sections along the ridge. This may test your head for heights & you may need to use your hands for balance as we move along it. We are on hand to coach you through sections as and where necessary for you.

FAQs

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Absolutely! 90% of our participants are solo hikers and adventurers. We pride ourselves on getting together like minded folk to create laughs, memories, and friendships! So there's no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

For each hike we calculate a suitable time based on the distance and terrain. We do our very best to accommodate the speed of the group we are leading, whilst providing the encouragement needed to complete the challenge.

For information on what you should bring, please view our compulsory and recommended kit list.

Will you take on the epic CMD Route - Ben Nevis with Trekking Tom Experiences? We can't wait to meet you!

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