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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis summit

Mountain Peaks

Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis summit

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Ben Nevis summit

Recommended by 1043 hikers out of 1048

The Ben is not only Britain’s highest mountain but also one of its most spectacular. Whether it’s your first time on a mountain or your thousandth, hikes to Ben Nevis’ summit are unforgettable adventures. This king of Britain’s high places is the objective of both the beginner and the seasoned mountaineer.

A huge mountain boasting some of Britain’s most spectacular scenery

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Location: Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Best Hikes to Ben Nevis summit

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1. Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis

16.3km

06:21

1,310m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Càrn Mòr Dearg Arete (CMD) & Ben Nevis loop

17.9km

07:58

1,420m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Ben Nevis – Ben Nevis Mountain Path loop from Glen Nevis

17.8km

08:20

1,320m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Alex Foxfield

December 3, 2020

The highest mountain in Britain at 4,413 feet (1,345 m), Ben Nevis is a popular objective for hikers and climbers alike.

An estimated 75,000 people ascend via the straightforward, zigzagging Pony Track to the summit every year. Meanwhile, the Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête represents a more adventurous, grade one scramble that is perfectly achievable for fit hillwalkers.

If visibility is hindered on the summit plateau, the great cliffs of the North Face represent a very real danger. To get back to the Pony Track from the summit trig point, walk for 490 feet (150 m) on a bearing of 231 degrees, which will take you safely past Gardyloo Gully on your right. Then follow a bearing of 282 degrees, which will take you down to the zig-zags on the mountain track.

Caro "Bandit"

June 22, 2018

At 1,344 meters above sea level, Scotland's highest mountain (Munro) is worth the effort of climbing the numerous hairpin bends. It can be accessed via the busy Mountain Path or via the very wild North Face Path via the ridge path on the north side. The mountain is in the clouds 300 days a year, even when the sun is shining in the valley. It can snow up here all year round.

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Philipp

July 28, 2019

Try to start as early as possible. I had a wonderful hike, arrived at the summit at 9 am and shared the place with 6 other people. It was on a Friday with beautiful weather and on my way back down it felt like every single tourist staying at Fort William was on his way to the top. Extremely crowded!

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Elevation 1,350 m

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Location: Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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