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Glen Nevis – Ben Nevis Ascent loop from Glen Nevis

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Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy

Glen Nevis – Ben Nevis Ascent loop from Glen Nevis

Moderate

4.6

(148)

1,041

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Glen Nevis – Ben Nevis Ascent loop from Glen Nevis

04:25

10.1km

670m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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670 m

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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779 m

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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Ben Nevis Ascent

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At 1,345 m, Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland and Great Britain and is therefore also the highest Munro. It is about 7 km east of the city of Fort William.

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3.30 km

View of Ben Nevis and Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe

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Beautiful views for miles on the way up and from the top

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3.83 km

Red Burn Waterfall

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For this reason, many mountain streams flow together in the Allt na n-Urchaire ("Red Burn"). Beautiful 🥰 And cooling on the way up.

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4.15 km

View of Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe

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From here it is just over half way to the Ben Nevis summit

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4.44 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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5.00 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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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.60 km

4.01 km

259 m

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

4.01 km

1.10 km

259 m

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

7°C

73 %

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Glen Nevis – Ben Nevis Ascent loop from Glen Nevis

River Nevis

Glen Nevis

Ben Nevis Ascent

View of Ben Nevis and Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe

Red Burn Waterfall

View of Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe

Trail junction at Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe

Red Burn Waterfall Crossing

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