Ben Nevis Weather Station — Attraction in Great Britain

Second review as we decided to climb the mountain again but this time with the added bonus of snow.

We was staying local so we picked the best day we could for weather. Climb on the 22nd December, clear day with temperature around 2/3 at the base and wind chill of around -15/16 at the summit. Wind speeds of around 25-30.

Started climb around 09:30 and took a total of 4 hrs 42. This included plenty of stop’s to take in the views on the way up and messing around on the summit. Reason I’ve added all that is to hopeful help other climbers of the best conditions we could find in a week.

Started of at the Youth Hostel, and wasn’t any snow on the ground until we got to the waterfall that crosses the path. Because of the heavy snow we had to take our time because of there wasn’t any footprints and it would have been easy to stray...

Third time I've been on the summit of Ben Nevis and each time via a different route! Tourist Path, Ledge Route in Winter and finally via the CMD Arête in Winter. The last push to the summit from the CMD is hard going especially if you've been battered by 40mph winds all day. However, on the top we were finally treated to a few views.

Coming off the top they have improved navigation with the large Cairns to help people off safely. However I would still recommend being highly competent with a map and compass for when the weather is horrendous. A Harvey's Mountain Map is also very useful as they have the bearings from the summit off to the path...

First I am not a hiker so don’t take my opinion to serious. I actually didn’t like it all. Hundreds of stairs and it seams it never ends at the top it was crazy windy cold and many people up there. The view was nice that’s why two stars. The down was a nightmare for my knees and I could not walk 3 days after properly. It was crazy to see with what shoes and outfits people went up there and all kind of fitness level. I saw a women in a miniskirt and shoes with heels 👠 . So when they can do it you can also. 💪🏻 But how I said I am not a mountain hiker if you are you...