Walking Britain Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis
Introduction to Walk 1338
County/Area - Highland
Author - Peter Smyly
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km
Ascent - 4340 feet / 1315 metres
Grade - mod/hard
Ben Nevis in the highest summit in the British Isles. It is a popular walk but should not be underestimated as there are navigational difficulties for the unwary. Adequate food and clothing is essential. Respect is the key word.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 392 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 392 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 41 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 41 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
Digital Maps - For more information on digital maps go to Anquet Maps. Digital maps, including Ordnance Survey, Harvey Superwalker and British Mountain Maps, are available for your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet and phone. | |||
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Mamores Ridge - Stob Ban, Am Bodach and Sgurr an Iubhair
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Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km
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Stob Ban (Mamores) from Glen Nevis
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Carn Mor Dearg (via Allt a' Mhuilinn trail)
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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