Where does the Ben Nevis tourist path start?
Glen Nevis Visitor Centre car park
The easiest route up the mountain, the track begins at the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre car park, at Achintee on the east side of Glen Nevis about 2 km from the town centre of Fort William, and approximately 20 m above sea level.
Can inexperienced climbers climb Ben Nevis?
While it is definitely possible for an amateur to reach the summit, the main thing to keep in mind is that Ben Nevis is not to be underestimated. It is a difficult and potentially dangerous climb, and takes an average of 4 hours to climb with a further 2-3 hours to climb back down.
Can you climb Ben Nevis on your own?
The path is open all year round but I must advise you: its a very arduos climb, much harder than Mount Snowdon. If ur a regular gym goer that will help, but battling against the elements is very challenging(the temperature can drop to below freezing), so be prepared for that.
How many miles is the Ben Nevis tourist path?
A walk to Ben Nevis
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| Start: Glen Nevis Visitor Centre | Distance: 10.6 miles (17 km) | Climbing: 1,374 metres |
| Grid Ref: NN123731 | Time: 4-6 hours | Rating: Strenuous |
| GPX Route File | Google Earth File | About Ben Nevis |
Is Scafell Pike harder than Ben Nevis?
The route up Scafell Pike is far harder to follow than the paths described up Snowdon and Ben Nevis. The climb up Scafell Pike is one which many people attempt and succeed each year – but others, perhaps less well prepared or simply who have had bad luck – fail and need to be rescued.
What is higher Snowdon or Ben Nevis?
The highest mountain in Scotland, and also the highest in mainland UK, is Ben Nevis at 4,411 feet (1345m). The highest mountain in Wales is Snowdon at 3,560 feet (1085m) in the northwest county of Gwynedd.
How to get up the Ben Nevis?
Ben Nevis by the Mountain Path. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain. The route described here is the standard way up the mountain; it is straightforward, if strenuous, by hillwalking standards, but the less experienced should be sure to read all the precautions.
Is there parking at the Ben Nevis visitor centre?
Unlike Snowdon and Scafell Pike, the path to Ben Nevis starts close to sea level, meaning much greater vertical ascent. The postcode for the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre car park is PH33 6ST. Parking here is £3 for cars, and £10 for minibuses and coaches.
How do I get to the top of Glen Nevis?
The easiest route up the mountain, the track begins at the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre car park, at Achintee on the east side of Glen Nevis about 2 km from the town centre of Fort William, and approximately 20 m above sea level.
What is the best walk on the Ben Nevis?
If you don’t know, a glen is essentially a valley with a river running down it, so funnily enough the River Nevis runs below Ben Nevis. Of all the Ben Nevis routes, this Mountain Track is by far the most commonly walked.