Route Information for Ben Nevis

The total ascent is 1370 meters. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 14.83km route.

Number Description OS Grid Start from parking near bridge NN12307305 1 Cross river and ascend to join path ascending SE NN12607284 2 Continue SE to junction with path from Youth Hostel (An alternative approach route) NN13337201 3 Continue SSE on path NN14067179 4 Ascend SE turning NE on path to junction above Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe NN14727241 5 Continue S to start of zig-zag section NN14707154 6 Ascend ESE on zig-zag path on boulder strewn slopes. Please be aware that dangerous cliffs lie to the N and S of the path. NN15717139 7 Where path straightens ascend just S of E towards ruin (Do not navigate direct to summit!) NN16667119 8 From ruins head NNE to summit of Ben Nevis NN16697127 9 Reverse route to return NN12307305

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Local Accommodation Options 1.6 km Glenlochy Guest House - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6PF   Tel: 01397 702909 1.7 km Distillery Guest House and Cottages - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6LR   Tel: 01397 700103 1.7 km Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 6LR   Tel: 01397 772315 1.8 km Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD   Tel: 01397 705988 2.0 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790 2.7 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000 13.5 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218 14.3 km The Braes Guest House - Trindrish, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712437 32.8 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226 35.1 km Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ   Tel: 01838 400220

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