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Overview

Special 'Pop-Up Walk' - Car meet only. (please car share where possible).

This walk is open to all Ramblers members and our Facebook followers.

Please contact the walk leader Nick Bishop (07541 841 298) if you have any questions. Please leave a message remembering to leave your name and contact telephone number.

Ben Wyvis (Glas Leathad Mor 1046m ) is a vast and sprawling mountain whose isolated position makes it the dominating feature of a wide area of the Highlands. The ascent to its spacious plateau is a reasonably straightforward ascent in good summer conditions by Munro standards and there are very extensive views from the summit.

Please Note: The ‘Estimated Finish Time’ shown below is when the walk is due to end, however the walk start time can vary due to road conditions on the day.

Note: due to the distance, no recce will be done prior to the walk.

Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Meeting time:
7:45 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
935m / 3068ft
Type:
circular

Booking is essential.

To book a place on this walk please email nick.bish@btinternet.com or using the quick link above.

It is essential for the walk leader to know who is coming so that a Walk Register can be in place.

If you are no longer able to attend, please remember to contact the walk leader

Good walking boots are essential, gaiters, waterproof jacket and trousers and poles are advised for the decent. Bring food and drink.

All walkers must carry some form of ICE (In Case of Emergency) identification. This includes your name, mobile number and next of kin contact name and number.

Sorry, no dogs allowed on this walk.

Toilets: there are no toilets on the route.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NJ 21493 63149
Nearest postcode:
IV30 1UE
what3words:
humid.price.honey
Meeting time:
7:45 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
NH 41017 67118
Nearest postcode:
IV23 2PG
what3words:
blocks.trapdoor.remix
Start time:
9:30 am

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking