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Ben Nevis, Fort William

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Put on your best hiking boots and charge your camera batteries for a great outdoor adventure at Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. This impressive mountain towers 1,343 m (4,406 ft) above the town of Fort William, attracting over 200,000 climbers each year. Most visitors use the well-maintained Pony Track, which starts on the southern side of the mountain. Experienced mountaineers and ice climbers prefer the 700-m (2,300-ft) cliffs on the northern face of the mountain, which offer scrambles of all levels of difficulty. The summit features the ruins of an observatory building, which closed in 1904. The weather can change suddenly at various stages of the ascent, so it’s best to hire a local guide and carry appropriate equipment, food, and plenty of water. Arrange your visit to Ben Nevis and discover more family-friendly attractions in Fort William using our Fort William road trip website.
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  • Walked in 28th April. Absolutely loved it. Mixed ages from 28-45 I’m not going to lie it was hard work but well worth the experience. The last hour was a snow walk which added to the whole... 
    Walked in 28th April. Absolutely loved it. Mixed ages from 28-45 I’m not going to lie it was hard work but well worth the experience. The last hour was a snow walk which added to the whole...  more »
  • Just over 4 hours to climb and come down. We were lucky and weather was fantastic for the climb. The walk was busy but plenty of room lol. Path most of the way up albeit some areas are easier than... 
    Just over 4 hours to climb and come down. We were lucky and weather was fantastic for the climb. The walk was busy but plenty of room lol. Path most of the way up albeit some areas are easier than...  more »
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  • Difficult climb for an inexperienced hiker like myself. Very nice vistas. The climb is difficult but descending is much more difficult. Take short breaks when you're having a tough time. Good luck to you all and keep it safe
  • Best way to summit is from the north face, although exposed to elements its more challenging. Not for the faint of heart

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