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Turn up left, on a fairly steep rocky spur with a rough path. The spur narrows attractively in its upper part, to the summit of Carn Mor Dearg. Continue on ssss1 to the Nevis summit.

ROUTE 13

Aonach Beag from the Back

Start/FinishEnd of public road, Glen Nevis (NN 167 691)Distance14.5km/9 milesTotal ascent1350m/4500ftTime7hrTerrainSmall paths, grassy ridge, stony plateauMax altitudeAonach Beag 1234m

Do the ethics of Munro-bagging allow the Nevis Range gondola? Do you even want to, if it means a trudge up Aonach Mor under the chairlifts, and a simple plateau walk to Aonach Beag? For more mountain fun, take the back way, by Glen Nevis. You’ll come through the magnificent Nevis Gorge, and pass the Steall waterfall. You’ll go between great mountains, and head up Aonach Beag by the way that actually feels like the seventh highest in the land. Then you’ll descend by the grim and granitty bealach beside Carn Mor Dearg. (If you don’t despise the gondola, there’s a nice way up Aonach Mor on that side as well – see Route 14.)