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By Fergal MacErlean\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 05 December 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The path to Ben Nevis starts close to sea level and involves a huge vertical ascent to reach the summit at 1,345m (4,413ft). Initially a good, wide path ascends the lower slopes but this deteriorates on the higher, rougher, granite boulder-and-scree-strewn ground below the summit.<\/div>\n\n
Experienced walkers should complete the return route in five to six hours, others may take up to ten hours. Competency in mountain navigation is essential.<\/div>\n\n
During the winter months and into early summer, when snow still covers the upper part of the mountain, you may also need an ice axe and crampons \u2013 and know how to use them. Mid to late summer is the best time for an ascent.<\/div>\n\n
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Loch Eil and Ben Nevis, shrouded in snow\/Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Ben Nevis walk<\/h2>\n

9.7 miles\/15.6km |\u00a01351m accent | 6-10 hours | challenging<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Over the river<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
Start from the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre<\/a> in Glen Nevis where there is a pay and display car park.<\/div>\n\n
Cross the nearest bridge over the River Nevis to walk right before turning left, uphill, at a sign. Cross a track to join the path that leads from the nearby Ben Nevis Inn<\/a> across the flanks of Meall an t-Suidhe.<\/div>\n\n
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The walks starts at\u00a0Ben Nevis Visitor Centre\/Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
2. Stob B\u00e1n view<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
Further on the path hairpins before climbing steeper and rockier ground. From here you can see the sharply peaked Stob B\u00e1n among the Mamores above Glen Nevis<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n
3. Past the lochan<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
Ascending by the river, known as the Red Burn, the path takes a sharp left turn. Walk on to reach the plateau that holds Loch Meall an t-Suidhe, erroneously called the Half Way Lochan.<\/div>\n\n
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Find out more about Ben Nevis<\/h4>\n

Where is Ben Nevis, how high is it and where are the best places to stay in the area? Our guide explores all this, as well the best Ben Nevis walk, how long it takes to climb the mountain, and what you need to take with you.<\/p>\n