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Ben Nevis

Length

16km

Duration

9h30min

Elev gain

1366m


This is a difficult hike to the summit of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak, towering at 1,345 metres in Scotland. The reward at the summit awaits those who persevere: breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains.

The trail is challenging with many steep sections and rocky passages. Ben Nevis Summit is notoriously unpredictable when it comes to the weather, and even in summer, hikers should be prepared for changing conditions.


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Map and elevation

Elevation

15.8km 5m

Uphill

1366m

Highest point

1345m

Downhill

1366m

Lowest point

5m

Route type

There and back

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Getting there

Carpark at the beginning of the trail.

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Season

Can be difficult in Winter

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