Private Trek to the Summit of Ben Nevis with a Licensed Guide
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Private Trek to the Summit of Ben Nevis with a Licensed Guide
By Tom Horrocks
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The route climbs its way up the mountain, with many fantastic views along the way (get your camera ready!). You will eventually reach the Halfway Lake at 570m, a great spot to have a break and keep hydrated. Continuing on, the terrain will change from lush green landscapes to grey rocky surroundings. Continue up the path, zig-zagging its way up the mountain – in bad weather conditions, visibility can become poor, so make sure you keep to the path.
Eventually, after hiking up some scree, you will reach the summit of the UK’s highest peak! At the summit you will find several memorials, a trig point and many cairns. On a clear day you will be able to see for miles and miles – the surrounding mountains, lochs and cliffs are an incredible sight!
After taking in the amazing views, descend back down the mountain via the same route, with a great sense of achievement at conquering The Ben!
Ages 16-90
Duration: 7h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Ice axes and crampons are included
What's not included- Clothing and mountain boots are not included
- Start:
- Fort William PH33, UKWe usually meet at the north face car park of Ben Nevis (instructions will be provided of how to get there) unless you need to pick up some equipment we may meet in the morning at fort William and pick up any last minute items. We could also do this the evening before if you are in the area
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 287279P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 287279P2
About the operator
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- emilyrow990 contributionsGreat day out in Snowdonia climbing Dolmen Ridge!Our first trip out with Tom was to Snowdonia, to scramble and climb Dolmen Ridge, a route we hadn’t done before. Tom came recommended to us by a friend and we had a fabulous day out. We had to change the day due to bad weather but he was very flexible and made our chosen route happen! We scrambled Dolmen Ridge, up to Glyder Fach and down Bristly Ridge. We found him very professional, prepared, patient and everything was well explained to us and we both felt safe throughout the day. We look forward to more climbing days out in the future with Tom.Written 2 December 2021
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andycins
Staffordshire, UK9 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
Don’t need a guide, my son and I decided we would climb Ben Nevis having climb snowdon couple weeks earlier. There are a few tricky bits but it’s very doable.
It took us 3 hours up, we were lucky it was clear and very warm at the summit so we stayed admiring the views for a couple of hours. We took 2.5 hours descending, stopping often to help and talk to others who were on the way up.
I am in my sixties, so age is of no concern.
However we did both get a vertigo attack just below half way, stopped for 5 minutes to acclimatise and adjust our heads to achieving our goals and then continued on.
Make sure you take decent warm clothing, water, walking boots. The weather can change quickly and lives have been lost.
It took us 3 hours up, we were lucky it was clear and very warm at the summit so we stayed admiring the views for a couple of hours. We took 2.5 hours descending, stopping often to help and talk to others who were on the way up.
I am in my sixties, so age is of no concern.
However we did both get a vertigo attack just below half way, stopped for 5 minutes to acclimatise and adjust our heads to achieving our goals and then continued on.
Make sure you take decent warm clothing, water, walking boots. The weather can change quickly and lives have been lost.
Written 5 October 2022
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