Do you need a guide for Ben Nevis?

If you’re an inexperienced climber or attempting Nevis for the first time, we’d recommend going with a guide. Not only will they keep you safe while enjoying the challenge, but they’ll make the trip way more fun (and you might even pick up some bonus mountaineering skills on the way).

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.

How long does it take to walk up Ben nevi?

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.

How many calories do you burn climbing Ben Nevis?

In summary we climbed 4,042 feet in a little under seven hours. During this time we walked 10.32 miles, making 22,197 steps and burned well over 3000 calories.

What grade is Ben Nevis?

You will have incredible views of the north face of Ben Nevis the whole way. Although it is only a Grade 1 scramble, the ridgeline is very exposed. Skip to about 3:35 in the video to get a feel for it!

How many have died climbing Ben Nevis?

Three climbers have died and another one was injured after an avalanche on Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. Police Scotland were alerted to the incident shortly after 11.50am on Tuesday, March 12, and began co-ordinating a mountain rescue response.

Which is harder Snowdon or Ben Nevis?

​Snowdon is 1085m high compared to Ben Nevis at 1345m high. If Snowdon took you 6 hours, Ben Nevis will take you 8 hours. (From Pen y Pass on the Pyg Track there is 870m of ascent over 5.9km.) Most people who take on the walk up Ben Nevis do make it to the top and back down.

What to do on the north face of Ben Nevis?

Taking in a second peak, Carn Mor Dearg, and spectacular views of the North Face of Ben Nevis, CMD Arete is perfect for those looking for a more challenging day on Ben Nevis. Explore the North Face of Ben Nevis and get a fantastic introduction to mountaineering on this classic ridge scramble.

Where to Park in Ben Nevis for CMD?

Park at the North Face carpark on the north side of Ben Nevis. It is also possible to do the CMD from the ski centre carpark and cut across to the main path. Possible if the North Face carpark is shut, but a bit out of your way really.

Which is better CMD ridge or Ben Nevis?

The CMD ridge itself is a grade one scramble in the summer. The route up Ben Nevis is longer than the Mountain Path and can be made into a long horseshoe shaped walk if you want. Park at the North Face carpark on the north side of Ben Nevis. It is also possible to do the CMD from the ski centre carpark and cut across to the main path.

Which is the best route up Ben Nevis?

Discover more as you learn all about it’s history, geology, flora and fauna! Below are the most popular routes up Ben Nevis but there are many more, including Castle Ridge, Observatory Ridge and North East Buttress.