Ben Nevis Summit Hike Scotland

Taking on the UK's biggest mountain!!!

Starting off at the visitors centre we cross the bridge that marks the start of the iconic Ben Nevis route to the top. We follow the path up through some farming fields not long after you can see the landscape change from farm land to mountainous moorland. Turning left we follow the stream up the valley.

Once at the fork in the road we take the steeper but more direct route that re-joins the a a beautiful waterfall. It is at this point where the landscape changes again becoming very rocky with little greenery growing.

Following the path, that is very well used and prominent, we continue to climb this unique hill while at the same time trying to take in the fantastic views that only get better the higher up you climb.

Nearing the top, the landscape changes for the final time becoming a snowy winter wonderland with little visibility as if this is the last defence of the mountain warning the many hikers that this is like no other mountain you may of climbed before. There are stone markers guiding you to the peak because of the cliffs on both sides.

Once at the top, we take some pictures and wait hoping for the cloud to lift but we have no such luck. This just gives us another excuse to come back. So we start our long journey back down the infamous Ben Nevis.

On our way down, we stop at Loch Meall for a quick "swim". Well it is a paddle for me as I need to improve my cold water swimming skills as it is meant to be extremely good for you. This is where I say bye from me (Rob) and bye from Another Day Another Walk.

Introduction 0:00
Start The Climb 0:33
Ben Nevis Summit 5:27
Climb Down 5:48
Loch Meall 6:54

[highlandexplorer]

Great video. It always amazes me how great the weather can be in the valley and there is still snow on top of Ben Nevis

[mkhachfe]

I've loved my hike up Ben a few years ago. It was quite amazing how the terrain changed so radically. Also it was 14 degrees at the base and 0 at the top. God knows what it was with wind chill, but I've never been a colder, even though I was adequately clothed. Great time

[-dy]

climbing up ben soon. raining the hole time but should be fun

[reluctantfellrunner]

Great effort. It's different on the tops! Best wishes.

[ramblingracheltrailtales]

Shame about the white out but at least you submitted the tallest mountain in the UK. It's on my to do list still! Good luck with your prep for the three peaks challenge. xx

[TeaInValhalla]

Good evening Rob, nice to see your name pop up in the notifications 🤗 pleased you enjoyed your Ben Nevis adventure, isn't big Ben a beauty! Good guessom the footage lol. Absolutely love this mountain, cant wait to get back. Hope you are well, catch you soon, Ceri and Kat ♥️👍☕🤗

[AbbyandGaz]

Awesome video! Ben Nevis is definitely on our list this summer 👍🏻

[bugoutbikerider]

Many thanks for the footage Rob, great insight and your dogs seemed to love it. Myself and my dog are going up this weekend cant wait x

[zero-nlok]

i live in this country actually, i wish i can climb this but im not old enough lol, im also suprised you done this in 8 minutes, wow.

[Siegmeyer_]

I carved my name into the hut at the peak back in 2013. I hope it’s still there 😀

[Fastpack_Dack]

Alright Rob mate, great video! Can’t beat Scotland, my favourite place by far👌🏻⛰ I’m planning on leaving Ben Nevis for my last Munro, go round via the CMD, whenever that comes around lol. Nicely filmed mate and great to see your dogs out with you. Cheers, Mark

[openmindedwonderer]

Amazing place to hike, having been there once, can’t say I would do it again but glad I did. Great video 👍🏻

[samgamble]

Great video, what was the campsite you stayed at ? Cheers.

[elliottsmusicmedia]

I'll be doing this myself mid October this year. Been practising doing some Pennine hikes. I've the gear & am prepped. Hoping to get over a fear of heights. Did you ever, at any point along that path feel you could easily fall off? Great film btw.

[theheightoflife]

Great video Rob! I was supposed to do Ben Nevis last year along with a few other plans in Scotland. Then the N3P this year. Well, you can guess how they went lol. Should be re arranging them for this year the plans are in motion 😏

When you were walking past the camera in that wind I was like 'come on, come on stay up' then it went 🙈😂
What sort of time did you start your accent? Just to get an idea of the amount of people. Last time I did Scafell Pike I started about 0500 and was clar on the way up, coming down was a joke they were like lemmings 😂
Although my pal in Scotland has told me a few other routes up to the summit I might do. Said they are harder and a few bits to scramble but a lot quieter. So I shall see....
Views were absolutely bang on man loved it!! Well apart from the summit LOL
Thanks for sharing 😃👍🏻👍🏻

[TomAndJoeVlogsTJOutdoors]

Great video Rob, really enjoyed that! 👍🏻
What day was this? Was up Ben Nevis ourselves the other week (Friday the 18th we were spoilt with the weather). Glad the weather wasn’t awful for you, shame about the cloud at the summit but at least it wasn’t pouring down.
Keep up your good work, cheers Joe! 👍🏻