Ben Nevis via The Mountain Track: This classic ascent takes you to the UK's highest summit with some of the finest views around.
Route: The Mountain Track
Mountain: Ben Nevis (definition: the venomous or cloudy hill)
Stars: ****
Grade/Difficulty: Moderately Difficult
Time: 8/10 hours
Distance: 16km / 10miles
Ascent: 1300m / 4250ft

​Britain's highest mountain via a classic and historical ascent route. The Mountain Path is the way the vast majority of visitors will ascend this fine peak and can be a challenge in summer and winter. With quickly changing weather and an ascent taking you from almost sea level to the summit itself, no cafes or railway, this can be a truly wild experience.

Our highly experienced and qualified instructors and guides will help you attempt to climb Ben Nevis giving you the best chance of success and hopefully providing a fun and fulfilling day on Britain's highest mountain.

​The first recorded ascent of Ben Nevis was by James Robertson in 1771. Ben Nevis was only officially confirmed as the highest peak in Britain in 1847. Until that point the Ordnance Survey had believed the highest peak in Britain to be Ben Macdui in the Cairngorms National Park.

Today one can still find the remains of number of structures on the summit of Ben Nevis. Many of these, are remnants of the meteorological observatory which was built in 1883 and remained in service for 21 years. The path which people follow to the summit today is largely a part of the original track built so that ponies could carry supplies up to the observatory. That said, the John Muir Trust in collaboration with the Nevis Landscape Partnership and the various landowners are responsible for the maintenance and re-wilding of the Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis area today.

donate to protect

To help maintain, protect and sustainably develop this fantastic mountain for future generations we would kindly ask anyone who joins us on an ascent of Ben Nevis, does so under their own steam, or just has a passion for wild places, donate to the Nevis Landscape Partnership. Without their work this wild space would be a shadow of it's former self.
COST
1 Person: £260
2 People: £300 (£150 each)
3 People: £360 (£120 each)
4 People: £420 (£105 each)
5 People: £480 (£96 each)
​6 People: £540 (£90 each)

​Prices are per day. For larger groups please enquire and we will be able to quote for your specific requirements.
Equipment
Hiking Boots
Socks - Wool or Synthetic
Thermal/Wicking T-shirt (Not Cotton)
Trousers (No Jeans)
Warm Fleece Top
Additional Insulated Jacket/Fleece Top
Waterproof Jacket + Overtrousers
Warm Hat and Gloves (spare gloves can be very useful)
Suncream, Sun Hat, Sun Glasses
Lunch/Snacks and 1L Water/Hot Flask
Personal Medical Kit (i.e. blister plasters/prescription medication etc)
Rucksack (25/30L is ideal)
Walking Poles (can be a great aid but aren't essential)
Camera
Phone (in waterproof case)

NO COTTON - Try to avoid Cotton for an ascent of Ben Nevis - it does not dry when wet ad remains cold when wet.
What's included
Fully qualified, insured and experienced guide with local knowledge
​Safety brief
Action photos
£10 per guided day donated to Nevis Landscape Partnership
Kit list

You will have to organise accommodation, food, personal equipment and personal insurance.

For larger groups we can arrange extra guides at a corresponding cost.
Timing and meeting
You will meet your guide on the morning of your start date. Your guide will be in contact the week before your start date to discuss final arrangements and the prevailing weather conditions.
Fitness
The Scottish mountains can be a challenging environment. In order to best cope with the elements it is advised you come physically and mentally prepared so that you can fully enjoy the experience and get as much as possible out of the the day.