Ben Nevis - SCOTLAND's and Britains highest mountain — Attraction in Great Britain

Enjoyed a great hike up Ben Nevis, we did the Mountain Path up and down due to members of our group.

To begin with I got quite sweaty as there wasn’t much breeze lower down and the climb was reasonably tough. The path itself was quite challenging in that there was quite a lot more of hopping, balancing and scrambling over rocks.

There were sections of ‘motorway’ path but these were limited, all the way up it was quite tough under foot; probably not helped by my inept balance! This makes scrabbling over rocky sections tough for me!

We were lucky with the rain, not really getting any on the way up, that said once we were in the cloud cover there was no view at all.

The last 500 meters to the top was extremely windy and quite chilly, the summit actually wasn’t as bad as the final approach. On route down the rain did come, hard!

I heard a guy say on average you have to climb Ben Nevis 7 times to be guaranteed a view from the top; today was not that day!

Once we dropped down out of the cloud cover the sun came out, we enjoyed a lovely, warm descent to the visitor centre.

We climbed it in 6 hours 30 minutes with some lengthy stops, the info at the visitor centre says you should allow 7-8 hours for the 10 mile walk to the top and down. We were quite pleased with ourselves for our time.

It was at times a tough climb despite us both being quite fit…probably not ‘hill’ fit though.

I didn’t think it was that busy with people despite it being a weekend. We started walking at 0700 which was a good choice as I think that’s why we missed the worst of the crowds.

Totally recommend but don’t expect to get a view at the top, if you do it’s a bonus. Expect rain and wet weather even in the...

Climbing Ben Nevis – A Day to Remember

Yesterday, I climbed Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK at 1,345 m. What an unforgettable experience. Starting out from Little Houses in Roybridge, it was just a short 30-minute drive down the A82 to Glen Nevis. I parked at the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, where the Mountain Path—also known as the Pony Track—begins.

The route was steep and relentless in places, but well-trodden and easy enough to follow in good weather. It starts gently through woodland before opening out into the Highlands’ vast, dramatic landscape. The zig-zagging stone path gradually gains height, and the views just keep getting better—Loch Linnhe behind, the Mamores in the distance, and eventually, as you climb, cloud swirling around the summit plateau.

The climb took me just over 4 hours up and a bit less on the way down. The top was cold, windswept, and partly cloaked in cloud—classic Scottish summit conditions—but the sense of achievement standing at the cairn, next to the ruins of the old observatory, made every step worthwhile.

Even in June, there were a few patches of snow up top, and the weather turned quickly—one moment clear, the next surrounded by mist. It’s easy to see why people get caught out here. I was glad I came prepared: decent boots, waterproofs, a compass, and plenty of water and snacks.

For anyone staying at Little Houses, I’d highly recommend making the trip—whether by car or by taking the train to Fort William and hopping on the seasonal bus into Glen Nevis. Just make sure to start early, check the forecast, and don’t underestimate how quickly conditions can change.

Ben Nevis is a proper mountain, and climbing it was a proper adventure. One...

We are an amateur walking group from work, ranging from mid 30's to 65 years. This was our second mountain after hitting snowdon so many times, we gave this a go. Weather at the base obviously was hit and miss, from Fort William, it was damp and bleak but clear. We had set off on a September morning around 7am. Walking to the base and start. The weather throughout the day changed from bleak, as we ascended past halfway loch, to raining sideways with cutting winds and zero visibility, but at the top, visibility rose to about 20 mins, allowing us to enjoy our high and get a few group photos. For whoever attempts this mountain, it can be done by amateurs, but you need the kit. Good boots, walking poles and waterproofs. Read that bit to yourself again and again. It's a difficult climb, you need time, fortunately a few places to refill water were available (springs) make sure you have lots of energy boosting food with you. I said farewell to my faithful karrimoor boots after this mountain. They parted company at the soles. Do not underestimate this mountain, out of the 3 peaks of the UK, Nevis is definitely the challenge. It gave us all the well deserved burn afterwards. Definitely a great walk to build up...