Ben Nevis Mountain Track
The classic route up the UK's highest mountain
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Hiking in Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis and surrounding hills hosts the famous Fort William UCI downhill and has fantastic all year hiking and biking.
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Hiking Routes in Ben Nevis
Steall Falls
A short trip to one of the Glen Nevis natural wonders
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 141 m
- Descent
- 141 m
Scottish 4000ers: Lochaber (Part 1 / 3)
A fine trail or hiking loop taking in some of the highest peaks the UK has to offer
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
West Highland Way
A wonderful journey through the rugged and wild mountains of the Scottish Highlands.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 153 km
- Ascent
- 3.3 km
- Descent
- 3.3 km
West Highland Way 7: Kinlochleven to Ft.William
This final stage of the route nicely rounds off the WHW, running from the attractive wooded shores of Loch Leven and over the desolate high pass of the Lairig Mor beneath the southern flank of the Mamores.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 698 m
- Descent
- 700 m
Ben Nevis via the CMD Arete
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
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
West Highland Way 6: Kings House Hotel to Kinlochleven
There's a lot to be said for this fairly short stage of the West Highland Way.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 406 m
- Descent
- 638 m
Stob Ban and Mullach nan Coirean
A shorter, easier alternative to the neighbouring Ring of Steall - but no less worthwhile.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Hiking Guidebooks in Ben Nevis
8 routes · Hiking
Best Hiking Trails Near Ben Nevis, Britain's Highest Mtn
18 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking