Ben Nevis - Summer

Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain and stands 1344m high, rising from sea level at Loch Linnhe and towering over the town of Fort William.

Going from the bottom to the top of the mountain you pass through 4 different vegetation zones. There is snow on the summit for much of the year; indeed it is not uncommon to find 8 feet of snow on the top during April. Every year we run summer ascents of Ben Nevis, led by qualified mountain leaders.

Our ascent from the visitor centre avoids the foreboding cliffs seen in the photographs, and follows a walking route that will take approximately 6-8hrs at a steady pace (the key to progress on a mountain is steady pacing and not speed and pause).

If you are lucky with the weather then the views from the summit, and even from half way up, are quite stunning. On a good day you can see all the way to the majestic rock spires of The Isle of Skye and looking the other way, down Loch Linnhe to the Irish Sea.

The trip is fully guided by an experienced mountain leader with lots of experience on Ben Nevis!

• 1 days guiding by an experienced guide on Ben Nevis.
  
• Distance - 11 miles/18km.
  
• Ascent - 4359ft/1329 metres.
  
• Summit - 4408ft/1344 metres.
  
• Accommodation is provided along with airport transfers to take the hassle out of your trip.
  
• We run this trip between May and October, however you can do the 'Ben' in winter to experience some winter mountaineering, see Ben Nevis - Winter.
  
• Many years experience on Ben Nevis - we also adhere to the mountain code and work with the John Muir Trust to ensure the conservation of ‘The Ben'.
  
• You need a reasonable level of fitness

We normally run this trip over a weekend, arriving Friday, walking Saturday and leaving on Sunday, however if you would like to do this at any other time then please contact us.

A typical itinerary looks like this:

Please note: This itinerary is a guide only. It can be subject to change dependent upon viability, course members' fitness, weather conditions or for any other reason the guide may deem necessary.

If you are making your own way to Fort William you should arrive the Friday afternoon/evening in time for the evening briefing and to be ready for the start of the hike the next day.

To do this trip you need to have a reasonable level of fitness. No previous mountaineering experience is required for this trip, however, the fitter you are the more you will enjoy your day.

The ascent (and descent!) takes 6-8hrs. You will be carrying a daysack and you may encounter inclement weather conditions.

We recommend that you follow a fitness plan in preparation for your challenge, an example of one will be sent to you when you have confirmed your booking.

Although the fitness plan we will send to you has been devised by a fitness professional, this is only provided as a guide and you should seek professional advice before starting your own fitness regime.

Weather conditions permit us to run this course anytime from May to October.

This trip is available for individuals and groups. You can request the date for when you want to take part in the trip.

These will then be advertised here.

2010 dates so far are:

If the date you want is fully booked or not listed please contact us by clicking on the link below - we may still be able to help!

2011 dates so far:

For 1 person booking on a trip we will advertise the trip here and upon meeting minimum numbers confirm the trip.

For 2 - 5 people on a trip we will advertise the trip here as a confirmed trip and reserve the right to add additional people on to it.

For 6+ people booking on a trip we will run an exclusive trip.

All requested dates are unconfirmed until minimum numbers have been booked.

• Professional event organisation.
  
• Qualified mountain leaders.
  
• Transport to and from your accommodation on the day of the walk.
  
• Evening briefing, route planning and equipment check to ensure you have everything you need and are suitable prepared for the following day.
  
• Two nights twin room hotel accommodation with breakfast. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
• Glasgow Airport arrival and departure transfers are available at a supplement.
  
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders.

2010 prices

These prices only apply to people booking as a group.

Glasgow Airport return transfers - £75pp (minimum numbers of 4 people need to be booking the same transfers for this to be offered).

Walk only price £75pp