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Castle Ridge and Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis

Castle Ridge and Tower Ridge

 on Ben Nevis





Castle Ridge and Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis

Castle Ridge and Tower Ridge

 on Ben Nevis





Castle Ridge and Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis

Castle Ridge and Tower Ridge

 on Ben Nevis






Castle Ridge and Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis

Castle Ridge and Tower Ridge

 on Ben Nevis





Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis

Tower Ridge

 on Ben Nevis





Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis

Tower Ridge

from Observatory Ridge on Ben Nevis

Tower Ridge is one of several ridges

protruding to the NW

from the summit plateau of Ben Nevis,

The ridge starts close to

the Charles Inglis Clark hut in Coire Leis 

and terminates close to the highest point of the mountain. 

The normal route up Tower Ridge

is a graded 3S scramble ( the highest scrambling grade ),

and contains short pitches of rock climbing

graded as difficult

It is one of the few routes in Scotland

with sufficient length and exposure

to be considered Alpine in character.

In winter it is graded Scottish Grade III

partly because most of its difficulties 

( in particular the Eastern Traverse and the Tower Gap )

are high up on the route.

Castle Ridge is in background of photo





Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis

Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis




Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis

Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis






Observatory Ridge, Tower Ridge and Castle Ridge on Ben Nevis

Observatory Ridge,

Tower Ridge

and
Castle Ridge 





Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis

Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis





Ridges and Gullies on Ben Nevis

Ridges and Gullies

 on Ben Nevis 





Map of Ben Nevis showing the Allt a Mhuilinn approach to Tower Ridge

Map of Ben Nevis

showing the 
Allt a Mhuilinn approach

 to Tower Ridge

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Ben Nevis OS Explorer Map

 

Ben Nevis Map Ben Nevis, Mamores, Grey Corries - OS Explorer Map Ben Nevis Map Ben Nevis & Glencoe OS Landranger Map Western Scotland & the Western Isles OS Road Map Northern Scotland OS Road MapSouthern Scotland OS Road Map





  

Ben Nevis & Glencoe - 100 Walks in Lochaber  Ben Nevis & Glencoe

The High Mountains of Britain & Ireland  Munros Tables SMC  The Munros - Scotland's Highest Mountains  Scotland - Lonely Planet  NW Highlands - SMC Guide  Exploring the Far NW of Scotland  Guide to Walks in NW Highlands

Walking in Scotland - Lonely Planet Mountain: Exploring Britain's High Places  National 3 Peaks Walk Scottish Highlands Hillwalking Guide The Scottish Islands Bouldering in Scotland

Ben Nevis - Scotland's Highest Mountain Ben Nevis: Rock & Ice ClimbsThe High Mountains of Britain and Ireland Rambler's Guide: Ben Nevis and Glen CoeWinter Climbs: Ben Nevis and Glencoe Ben Nevis Rock & Ice Climbs Great Snow & Ice Climbs of the British IslesPathfinder Guide: Fort William and Glen Coe Walks Scrambles in Lochaber

Pathfinder Guide: Fort William and Glen Coe Walks Rambler's Guide: Ben Nevis and Glen CoeGlencoe Rock & Ice Climbing The Munros: Scottish Mountaineering Club The Munros and Tops The Corbetts - SMC Munros & Corbetts Chart The High Mountains of Britain and Ireland Munro Almanac

The Munros - Scotland's highest mountains Call of the Corbetts Magic of the Munros Hamish's Mountain WalkThe Munros in WinterMy Scotland by Hamish MacInnes

Scottish Mountains - 50 Classic Routes50 More Routes on Scottish Mountains The High Mountains of Britain and Ireland Scotlands 100 Best Walks Scottish Mountains - 100 Best RoutesBig Walks of Great Britain Classic Walks in Britain & Ireland

Scottish Hill & Mountain Names Classic Mountain Scrambles in Scotland Classic Climbs - Central & Southern Highlands Mountaineering in Scotland and Undiscovered Scotland by W.H.MurrayMore Wilderness Walks Wilderness Walks Wilderness Walks 2 - Video Ski Mountaineering in Scotland

Ski Touring in ScotlandScrambles in Lochaber Rock Climbing in Scotland Rock Climbing SkillsThe FACE: Six Great Climbing Adventures Ben Nevis: Rock & Ice ClimbsGreat Snow & Ice Climbs of the British Isles100 Best Routes on Scottish Mountains One Man's Mountains - Tom Patey

A Mountaineer's Tale - W.H.MurrayDougal Haston: Philosophy of RiskThe Glens of Rannoch Southern Highlands - MapNorthern Highlands Central Highlands West Highlands Central Highlands SMCNW Highlands SMC

Central Highlands: Six Long Distance Walks West Highland Way: Official GuideWest Highland Way: Rucksac ReadersWest Highland Way: TrailblazerThe West Highland WayWest Highland Way: Footprint MapWest Highland Way - Map West Highland Way - Map 100 Hillwalks around Glasgow

Scotland - Lonely PlanetScotland's Highlands & Islands - Lonley Planet Scotland's Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Highlands & Islands of Scotland - Hidden Places Rough Guide ScotlandScottish Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Rough Guide: Scotland Lonely Planet, Walking in ScotlandLonely Planet - Walking in Britain

50 Walks in the Scottish Highlands & Islands 100 Walks in ScotlandVisit Scotland - Touring Guide Scotland: Where to Stay - Hotels & Guest Houses Scotland: Where to Stay - Bed & Breakfast Hillwalker: The MunrosHillwalker: The Corbetts

Weather for Hillwakers & Climbers Mountain Weather Guide to the Weather Weather: Collins Gem Hillwalking Handbook for Mountain Leaders Hillwalkers Manual Hillwalkers Guide to Mountaineering First Aid on Mountains











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