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Number 5 Gully and Castle Ridge, Ledge Route
Please note, this is a planned route, not a route yet taken.
Please note, this is a planned route, not a route yet taken.
difficult
Distance 17.3 km
14:25 h
1,487 m
1,487 m
1,338 m
53 m
Ledge route of Ben Nevis, starting in Number 5 Gully and ascending part way, then swinging to the right, following the ledges below Carn Dearg, before topping out on Carn Dearg.
Hard scramble Route in summer, advisable to use a rope if not confident.
WInter Climbing requires wnter gear and rope work. Although laying protection isnt essential to save ascent time, tieing in togther is advisable for certain parts.
After ascending you can follow the Mountain Path back down to the Half way Loch, or return via the Carn Mor Dearg if you're feeling energetic and light allows!
Hard scramble Route in summer, advisable to use a rope if not confident.
WInter Climbing requires wnter gear and rope work. Although laying protection isnt essential to save ascent time, tieing in togther is advisable for certain parts.
After ascending you can follow the Mountain Path back down to the Half way Loch, or return via the Carn Mor Dearg if you're feeling energetic and light allows!
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
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Highest point
1,338 m
Lowest point
53 m
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NN 14499 76413
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56.842022, -5.042851
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56°50'31.3"N 5°02'34.3"W
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30V 375386 6301660
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Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
17.3 km
Duration
14:25 h
Ascent
1,487 m
Descent
1,487 m
Highest point
1,338 m
Lowest point
53 m
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