How long does it take to walk up and down Ben Nevis?

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.

Are there any toilets on Ben Nevis?

Toilet issues There are public toilets at the Glen Nevis visitor centre. If you find yourself in a position that you have to go to the toilet on the mountain please follow the advice in the Mountaineering Council of Scotland’s information sheet.

What kit do I need to climb Ben Nevis?

Emergency Kit

Fully Charged Mobile Phone.
Whistle.
Emergency Food Supplies / Snacks.
Warm Hat and Gloves.
Survival Blanket.
Basic First Aid Kit.
Emergency Contact Details.
Head Torch.

How do I get to Ben Nevis?

Ben Nevis Route A main path runs up Ben Nevis, from Glen Nevis, which can be followed from either Glen Nevis Youth Hostel, or the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. Early on the two paths join, and then continue to a Loch – Lochan Meall an t-Siudhe. From this half way point, the path follows a zigzag pattern to the rocky summit plateau.

How do you get to the summit of Glen Nevis?

The 1883 Pony Track to the summit (also known as the Ben Path, the Mountain Path or the Tourist Route) remains the simplest and most popular route of ascent. It begins at Achintee on the east side of Glen Nevis about 2 km (1.2 mi) from Fort William town centre, at around 20 metres above sea level.

How many main paths does Ben Nevis have?

Ben Nevis, the highest of the three peaks at 1345 metres (4413 ft), has one main path, marked clearly on the OS Explorer 392 Map (on Amazon).

What is the best walk on the Ben Nevis?

If you don’t know, a glen is essentially a valley with a river running down it, so funnily enough the River Nevis runs below Ben Nevis. Of all the Ben Nevis routes, this Mountain Track is by far the most commonly walked.