Ben Nevis is located near the town of Fort William, three hours north of Glasgow, and is part of the Grampian Mountain Range. Parking is available at The
Glen Nevis Visitor Centre car park
, located approximately 1.5 miles from Fort William, at a cost of £3 per day (or £10 for a motorhome).
What is parking like at Ben Nevis?
Ben Nevis Visitor Centre
This car park is directly next to the visitor centre.
There is enough parking for around 80 cars and 4 coaches
. There is a pay and display machine with two options for parking. You can pay £1 or one hour or you can pay £4 for all-day parking.
What is the easiest way to climb Ben Nevis?
The Pony Track
might be the easiest route up Ben Nevis, but it is still a challenging ascent. It is still 10.5 miles long, 17km, up and down, and includes 1352 metres of ascent. To navigate, press the arrow keys.
Can a beginner climb Ben Nevis?
For novices climbing Ben Nevis,
we'd recommend the ‘Mountain Path' (also known as the ‘Pony Track' or ‘Ben Path')
. It's the simplest way to the top, and also the most popular.
Are there toilets on Ben Nevis?
Are there Toilets? There are toilets at the Visitor Center you can use but they are only available during the Center's opening hours.
There are NO TOILETS on Ben Nevis itself
.
Can a child climb Ben Nevis?
Dont attempt Ben Nevis (North side),
should only be attempted by experienced climbers
. The tourist route path is easy to follow,well worn path and large cairns marks the route across the plateau.
Is there a shop at the top of Ben Nevis?
There is a restaurant on the top serving drinks and hot food and also a cafe at the bottom. Also,
there is a gift shop with some nice items at the top
.
How much is Glen Nevis car park?
Car parking information
Nearby car parks with free parking can be found in our local forest list without the £ symbol. Annual parking pass available:
£40 per car (up to 7 seats) and £100 per mini bus/coach
. Available in advance by downloading the application form (Word) and emailing to the Regional Office.
What is the best route up Ben Nevis?
Ben Nevis Difficulty Rating
It's far from the most difficult mountain to climb in Scotland. If in doubt,
the climb from Glen Nevis via the Tourist Trail
is definitely the route to take, as it's significantly easier than the CMD Arête route, or the Ledge route. You can build up to those once you have more experience!
What height is Ben Nevis in feet?
4,413′
How long does it take to walk to the top of Ben Nevis?
How long does the walk take? An average time to the summit and back is
7 – 8 hours
. Walkers fit enough to try to climb The Three Peaks in 24 hours need to take 5 hours or less. The winner of The Ben Race each September gets to the summit and back in around 90 minutes.
What comes after Ben Nevis?
Ben Macdui
is the second highest mountain in Scotland, so it's a great alternative to Ben Nevis in terms of challenge. It sits at the centre of the sub-arctic Cairngorms plateau, so it's much wilder than Ben Nevis, and you'll need excellent navigation skills to tackle it.
Can unfit people climb Ben Nevis?
Its not a difficult mountain to climb, but certainly a tiring andchallenging day out, for the unfit, and overweight.
Do I need crampons for Ben Nevis?
They need to be real crampons rather than microspikes
, which are next to useless on hard, icy snow. Your crampons need to be fitted to winter boots, either B2 or B3 rated.
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
. A map and a compass are necessities for this mountain.
What if you need the toilet on Ben Nevis?
Toilet issues
If you find yourself in a position that you have to go to the toilet on the mountain please
follow the advice in the Mountaineering Council of Scotland's information sheet
. Sadly a great deal of people use the summit shelter and the observatory ruins as a toilet area.
Can you get a cable car up Ben Nevis?
Does the gondola take me up Ben Nevis?
No
– the gondola is located on Aonach Mor, Scotland's eighth highest mountain.
Can you climb Ben Nevis with a dog?
Dogs are allowed on Ben Nevis
. However, there are a few things we recommend you take into consideration. Only bring your pet if they're well-trained. Ideally, dogs should be kept on leads at all times.
How many calories do you burn walking up Ben Nevis?
| Your Weight | Rough average calories used when walking uphill for one hour 490 | Rough average calories used when walking down hill for one hour 210 | Ben Nevis 3hrs uphill 1470 | 2hrs down hill 420 |
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What's the temperature at the top of Ben Nevis?
| Time 06:00 17:00 | Chance of precipitation | Temperature °C °F | Temperature in degrees Celsius 0° 3° | Feels like temperature °C |
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How do you get to Ben Nevis Visitor Centre?
The Ben Nevis Visitor Centre is situated 1.5 miles along the Glen Nevis road from the Nevis bridge mini-roundabout and 2 miles from Fort William town centre. The visitor centre is
accessible by public transport
please check the timetable for the latest information.
What is the distance up Ben Nevis?
| Statistics and Files | 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 |
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