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Ben Nevis von Glen Nevis

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Ben Nevis von Glen Nevis

Jules Willfratt planned a hike

July 16, 2026

Ben Nevis von Glen Nevis

Hard

06:25

16.7km

2.6km/h

1,310m

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Overview

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.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Parking

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253 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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2.00 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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3.92 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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7.97 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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8.24 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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16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

4.53 km

185 m

111 m

109 m

Surfaces

7.31 km

4.53 km

4.50 km

207 m

198 m

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Ben Nevis von Glen Nevis

Glen Nevis

Ben Nevis Stepping-Stone Path

Trail junction at Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe

Tower Gully (Ben Nevis)

Ben Nevis summit

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