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Ben Nevis – Ben Nevis Mountain Path loop from Glen Nevis

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Ben Nevis – Ben Nevis Mountain Path loop from Glen Nevis

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Ben Nevis – Ben Nevis Mountain Path loop from Glen Nevis

08:26

18.4km

1,320m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 30, 2024

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939 m

Glen Nevis

Highlight • Gorge

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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1.37 km

Ben Nevis Inn

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Voted Britain’s best post-walk pint by Mountain Warehouse. Go in and you won’t be surprised as to why. It has a real alpine feeling in this pub, restaurant and hostel.

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4.87 km

Trail junction at Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe

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Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe is often referred to as the Halfway Lochan and it is a distinctive landmark when ascending the Ben from Glen Nevis. The 'halfway' tag should really …

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5.43 km

Red Burn Waterfall Crossing

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Great for cooling off your face or feet half way on hot days. From here you also have a great view of the Lochan Meall An T-suidhe

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6.08 km

View of the Caledonian Canal from the Ben Nevis Path

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The Caledonian Canal (Caledonian Canal) runs through the Great Glen and connects the east and west coasts of Scotland.
Only about one third of the canal was artificially created. It …

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9.20 km

Ben Nevis summit

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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 …

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14.1 km

Ben Nevis Mountain Path

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You could literally turn around every meter to enjoy the magnificent panorama. Prerequisite: the view is good. Huge cairns point the way when visibility is poor. The path is rocky …

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17.3 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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18.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

4.73 km

1.62 km

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.27 km

4.79 km

4.50 km

1.58 km

194 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 11 January

8°C

3°C

98 %

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Ben Nevis – Ben Nevis Mountain Path loop from Glen Nevis

Glen Nevis

Ben Nevis Inn

Trail junction at Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe

Red Burn Waterfall Crossing

View of the Caledonian Canal from the Ben Nevis Path

Ben Nevis summit

Ben Nevis Mountain Path

River Nevis

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