We are the Glasgow Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Join Glasgow Young Walkers for a walk up Ben Nevis by the popular Mountain Path.
According to Walk Highlands: 'Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain. This route is the most straightforward ascent of Ben Nevis and is thus often busy with walkers. It was once known as the tourist path but this was really a misnomer - it is a tough and strenuous walk.'
You do need to be reasonably fit to tackle Ben Nevis, with good stamina and a good amount of confidence in the mountains – and remember that coming down is just as hard on your legs as going up!
I am planning this over the solstice weekend, so there should be plenty of daylight if a long day is needed. As always, we'll keep an eye on the weather and make a final call closer to the day.
GETTING THERE:
By car: depending on the traffic it takes roughly 2.5 hours to get to Ben Nevis from the city centre of Glasgow.
By public transport:
There are regular trains and Stagecoach busses from the city centre of Glasgow. You can plan your journey at: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Glasgow/Ben-Nevis-Visitor-Centre-Visitor-Centre-Glen-Nevis-Fort-William-PH33-6ST-UK#trips
ACCOMMODATION:
For those who would like to stay overnight on either the Friday or the Saturday, please book accommodation early. A few options are:
Glen Nevis Hostel: https://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk/hostels/glen-nevis/
Glen Nevis Camping and Caravan Park: https://glen-nevis.campmanager.com/21585/Check-Availability/
Ben Nevis Inn: https://www.ben-nevis-inn.co.uk/
Plus any number of hotels, guesthouses, Airbnbs, etc.
I plan to stay at the Glen Nevis hostel. If anyone else would like to stay there, please arrange a bed asap.
Ben Nevis visitor centre
