"A man does not climb a mountain without bringing some of it away with him and leaving something of himself upon it."

Martin Conway

Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK is a target of many walkers, this route takes you up the quietest side of the mountaintaking is some of the stunning views above Glen Nevis and the hidden slopes above.

Summits included on this route:

Ben Nevis	1344 metres/4435 feet

"Today is your day ! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way."

Dr Seuss

We will meet at the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre, from here we will drive up to the car park at the head of Glen Nevis and follow the path by Steall Falls turning off the main track and heading up the slope to the north into Alt Coire Ghiuthsachan amd then heading up the grassy slopes by Bealach Cumhann.

We continue climbing steadily above Sloc nan Uan until we reach the cairn above the Carn Mor Dearg Arete, with stunning views over Coire Leis. From here we climb up the bouldery final slope to the summit of Ben Nevis, eventually emerging onto the summit plateau a short walk from the trig point.

From the summit of Ben Nevis we shal descend west, following the supply track down, gently at first over the summit plateau before the path gets a bit steeper and descends in wide zig-zags until we're down at Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe (or Half Way Lochan).

From here the path descends the southern flank of Meall an t-Suidhe at a fairly steady gradient to the Ben Nevis Inn and then across the river to the visitor centre.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Where to meet: Glen Nevis Visitor Centre
Postcode: PH33 6PF
Grid Reference: NN 122 730

Directions

Follow the A82 north through Fort William, at the mini-roundabout turn right, Belford Road, signposted to Glen Nevis, follow this road until the Visitor Centre Car Park is reached on the left, we will meet outside the Centre.

Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

Please also bring any personal climbing equipment, anything you don't own will be prvided by The Lake District Walker

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Friday, 13 October 2017 on product Ben Nevis from Steall Falls

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 13 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Thursday, 21 September 2017 on product Ben Nevis from Steall Falls

Question:

Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 21 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

There are sections of this walk across rough ground and boulders and as such this walk may not be suitable for all dogs.

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