The route will start in the beautiful Glen Nevis, and follow the Mountain Path on the side of Meall an T-Suidhe, before reaching 'The Halfway Lochain' at 600m. From here, the Mountain Path crosses The Red Burn, before tackling the 'Zig-Zags', walking at a steady angle, to gain the summit plateau of Ben Nevis. From the edge of the plateau, a further 1km of gentle up-hill leads to the summit of Ben Nevis, 1344m above sea level. This route will be reversed in descent.
An approximate outline of the day is detailed below:
0850 Meet in Glen Nevis, transport can be arranged from Fort William if required.
0900 A briefing for the day, including weather forecast, what to expect and kit check.
0910 Start walking, ensuring that we stay together as a group. Breaks will be incorporated into the walk.
1300-1400 Reach the summit of Ben Nevis, and then reversing the route in descent.
1600-1700 Return back in Glen Nevis.
Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to develop your hillwalking skills, helping you prepare for future trips into the mountains.
