– Lat/Long: 56.80° N 5.00° W

Ben Nevis – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering information

Ben Nevis guide

The refuge shelter, Ben Nevis photo

Ben Nevis

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The Refuge Shelter in calmer times, Ben Nevis photo

Ben Nevis

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Ben Nevis  photo

Ben Nevis

Photo credit: Piotr Slusarczyk

Ben Nevis photo

Ben Nevis

Photo credit: Piotr Slusarczyk

3 Peaks Challenge, Ben Nevis photo

Ben Nevis

Photo credit: Paulo Goulart

  • Elevation: 1344 m
  • Difficulty: Walk up
  • Best months to climb: June, July, August
  • Convenient center: Fort William

Ben Nevis Climbing Notes

Mark92 from UNITED KINGDOM writes:

Start at Glen Nevis visitor centre for the standard route. Not for beginners, took us 4 1/2 hours up and 3 hours down.

2025-08-12

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10 other mountain peaks closest to Ben Nevis:

1. Càrn Mòr Dearg (1223 m) 1.3 km
2. Aonach Mòr (1221 m) 3.0 km
3. Aonach Beag (1234 m) 3.1 km
4. Sgurr a' Mhaim (1099 m) 4.6 km
5. An Gearanach (982 m) 5.0 km
6. Nevis Range (665 m) 5.0 km
7. Stob Coire a' Chàirn (981 m) 5.7 km
8. Stob Bàn (Mamores) (999 m) 6.3 km
9. Am Bodach (1032 m) 6.5 km
10. Binnein Beag (943 m) 6.7 km