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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis Stepping-Stone Path – Glen Nevis loop from Glen Nevis

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Ben Nevis Stepping-Stone Path – Glen Nevis loop from Glen Nevis

Moderate

Ben Nevis Stepping-Stone Path – Glen Nevis loop from Glen Nevis

01:31

4.38km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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786 m

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

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The sheer wealth of adventure on offer on your doorstep is immense when you stay at the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel. Situated right at the start of the most popular …

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819 m

View of Ben Nevis

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1.19 km

View of Meall an t-Suidhe

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1.83 km

Ben Nevis Stepping-Stone Path

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The beginning of the ascent up to Ben Nevis starts with this well maintained stepping stone path, which lasts for quite a stretch. Tread carefully in the rain as some can become quite slippery.

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2.14 km

Bench With View of Glen Nevis

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During the whole climb it is the only normal seating, unfortunately quite far down

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2.33 km

View of Glen Nevis and the Mamores

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Incredible Highlands views from the Ben Nevis Path just below the zigzags.

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3.29 km

View of Ben Nevis

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The start of the long tourist track

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3.57 km

Glen Nevis

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This is where the ascent to Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis (1344 m), begins. From there you have a good overview. On the left you can see the foot of …

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3.68 km

River Nevis

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Stunning valley with the river flowing through it and views to the uks tallest mountain Ben Nevis

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4.38 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

546 m

144 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

718 m

546 m

126 m

106 m

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Monday 11 May

12°C

4°C

49 %

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