Ben Nevis Via Youth Hostel Path is a 8.5 mile out and back trail located near Fort William, Highland, Scotland that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips.
The UK's highest point, "The Ben" or Ben Nevis, is frequently traveled. This route takes you on the Youth Hostel Path up the mountain. Sometimes rugged and rocky, the trek features wildlife, birding, a waterfall, and beautiful landscape. At the top, you'll find some ruins and a sweeping view. Come prepared for sudden changes in weather and rocky, uneven surfaces. Trail is almost entirely stone-step style until the halfway point at the waterfall, then turns to switchbacks on loose rocks until you reach the summit. Great views of the surrounding glens, and be ready to encounter mountain sheep! While steep with constant elevation gain, nothing about this trail is inherently challenging, unless you decide to go off trail and scramble over the loose sections.
March 27, 2021Great hike was worth leaving early to beat the crowds
September 25, 2020
September 25, 2020September 19, 2020September 17, 2020September 17, 2020September 3, 2020Amazing Hike, one of the best ever
August 29, 2020August 22, 2020Great trail, weather was rough though, a massive slog
February 13, 2020January 22, 2020amazing winter hike. lots of snow drifts and +60km/h winds. completed Jan 19/2020. if you are lucky the views from the top are 10/10. don't stray off the cairns on the summit approach. 1000m drops. go prepared and have your gear. rescue crews are often called up here. the highlands are epic!
December 1, 2019September 30, 2019September 20, 2019August 13, 2019July 30, 2019July 10, 2019Hiked it on June 23rd, great weather and trail conditions! Ground and to summit in 2hr40min via the Youth Hostel trail. Trail is almost entirely stone-step style until the halfway point at the waterfall, then turns to switchbacks on loose rocks until you reach the summit. Great views of the surrounding glens, and be ready to encounter mountain sheep! While steep with constant elevation gain, nothing about this trail is inherently challenging-unless you decide to go off trail and scramble over the loose sections-and is suitable for all skill levels, there were even a fair amount of kids on the trail! If you can put one foot in front of the other, you can conquer this trail!
July 6, 2019Belle randonnée, nous avons fait 5h40, avec des pauses environs 30 minutes. Nous avons trouvé plus facile que le Mont Washington. ... je ne dit pas que c’est facile, mais se fait bien.
