Tower Gully (Ben Nevis) – Ben Nevis summit loop from Ben Nevis

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Tower Gully (Ben Nevis) – Ben Nevis summit loop from Ben Nevis

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Tower Gully (Ben Nevis) – Ben Nevis summit loop from Ben Nevis

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6.61km

540m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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1.53 km

Steep Shortcut Path on Ben Nevis

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This path is very steep and treacherous with lose rocks and scree, so take care if you go up or down this way. It only cuts out one zig zag, so it may not be worth the extra effort.

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1.82 km

Steep Shortcut to Ben Nevis Summit

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One of the few shortcuts up to the summit of Ben Nevis, I took this path on the way down and fell over due to the lose scree, so be …

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2.30 km

View from the Summit of Ben Nevis

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On June 13, 2024, there were 30 cm of snow everywhere.

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2.49 km

Ben Nevis Summit Ascent

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Mobilize your last strength and master the steep climb.

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2.96 km

Tower Gully (Ben Nevis)

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You can see why this mountain deserves so much respect, these sheer drops are deathly and the edge is closer than you think. Tread carefully.

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3.26 km

Ben Nevis summit

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Ben Nevis is Britain's highest mountain and arguably its greatest from a mountaineering perspective too. This is mostly down to its immense North Face, a treasure trove of ridges, buttresses …

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5.60 km

First Cairn Marker on the Ben Nevis Route

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The first Cairn marker on the Ben Nevis route signifies the rockier path ahead, many of the Cairns erected by walkers have been removed, the ones which are left let …

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6.40 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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