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Welcome to Walk up Ben Nevis
Walk up Ben Nevis is an on-line guidebook for anyone wanting to walk or climb up Ben Nevis - the highest mountain in Great Britain (and obviously, Scotland). Ben Nevis is one of the best walks in the Highlands of Scotland, though it does suffer from being rather popular. We have all the walking routes up Ben Nevis, and will outline all the routes to the summit and is designed to be used by anyone who fancies climbing up “The Ben” or if you’re setting out on the Three Peaks Challenge along with Snowdon or Scafell Pike. The Ben Nevis Interactive Map Page has an interactive map that shows all the walking routes as well as any facilities near by. There's a page for each walk that shows the route and has a downloadable gpx file. You can add your Accommodation for Ben Nevis, or any relevant local business via our Business Listing Page - currently FOR FREE! Ben Nevis events can also be added via our - Ben Nevis Events Page.
Main Walking Routes up Ben Nevis
Route Name |
Starting Point |
Parking Post Code |
Distance |
Ascent |
Walking Time |
Ben Nevis via The Mountain Track | Glen Nevis Visitor Centre | PH33 6ST | 17km | 1370m | 8 hours |
Ben Nevis via CMD Arete Glen Nevis | Glen Nevis Visitor Centre | PH33 6ST | 19.8km | 1800m | 8 hours+ |
Ben Nevis via CMD Arete - North Face Car Park | North Face Car Park | PH33 6SW for the turning at Torlundy! | 18km | 1500m | 8 hours+ |
Ben Nevis Via Carn Dearg South | Lower Steall Falls Car Park | PH33 6SY - though this only gets you up the glen! | 4.4km* | 1200m | 4hrs** |
Ledge Route |
North Face Car Park | PH33 6SW for the turning at Torlundy! | 8km* | 1300m | 5-6 hours** |
Ben Nevis via CMD East Ridge |
Upper Steall Falls Car Park | PH33 6SY - though this only gets you up the glen! | 9.5km* | 1430m | 4 hours** |
*Distance is for one way only
**Time is for one way only, and variable. Very fit walkers can walk up and down Ben Nevis in 4 hours and will know their own timings and speed. If in doubt, assume the longest duration for your ascent and add the longest for your descent, depending on route. Add a good half hour or more for the summit stop as well.
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