Route Information for
Ben Nevis
The total ascent is 1370 meters. Allow 5.5 hours to complete this 14.83km route.
NumberDescriptionOS Grid
Start from parking near bridgeNN12307305
1Cross river and ascend to join path ascending SENN12607284
2Continue SE to junction with path from Youth Hostel (An alternative approach route)NN13337201
3Continue SSE on pathNN14067179
4Ascend SE turning NE on path to junction above Lochan Meall an t-SuidheNN14727241
5Continue S to start of zig-zag sectionNN14707154
6Ascend 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
7Where path straightens ascend just S of E towards ruin (Do not navigate direct to summit!)NN16667119
8From ruins head NNE to summit of Ben Nevis NN16697127
9Reverse route to returnNN12307305
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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
Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.