Hike the Highest Peak in Scotland
Hiking Moderate
The most popular route up Ben Nevis is the Tourist Track. It is the most straightforward and direct route up the mountain, from Achintee in Glen Nevis to the summit cairn.
The route is also variously known as the Tourist Track or Pony Track – probably because it goes up a mountain and the path is well enough made that you could take a pony up it. There may be more serious historical reasons behind the names, but it helps you get an idea of the path: compared with the more demanding CMD (Carn Dearg Meadhonach) scramble ridge, it’s the simple option.
Ben Nevis is purportedly the hardest mountain (and highest peak) of the Three Peaks Challenge. That’s why people tend to do it first. You get a great feeling of accomplishment as you make it to the summit and can kind of convince yourself that it’s all downhill from here… taking in the highest peak in England and highest peak in Wales kind of way!
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Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
2.3 km away
A contender for the title of grandest ridge walk in the country, the Carn Mor Dearg (CMD) Arete straddles that fine line between rambling and scrambling.
Extreme Hiking
5.1 km away
A shorter, easier alternative to the neighbouring Ring of Steall - but no less worthwhile.
Extreme Hiking
5.8 km away
A short trip to one of the Glen Nevis natural wonders
Moderate Hiking
7.4 km away
A long and challenging classic ridge walk with a feeling of remoteness.
Extreme Hiking
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