Where do you park for Ben Nevis?

Glen Nevis Visitor Centre car park
Ben Nevis is located near the town of Fort William, three hours north of Glasgow, and is part of the Grampian Mountain Range. Parking is available at The Glen Nevis Visitor Centre car park, located approximately 1.5 miles from Fort William, at a cost of £3 per day (or £10 for a motorhome).

Can you take a car up Ben Nevis?

No. To reach the top of Ben Nevis you have to climb the mountain. The cable car takes you up the Nevis range only, not the Ben itself, which is completely different.

Is there an easy path up Ben Nevis?

Ben Nevis Route Map The Pony Track might be the easiest route up Ben Nevis, but it is still a challenging ascent. It is still 10.5 miles long, 17km, up and down, and includes 1352 metres of ascent.

What Shire is Ben Nevis in?

Inverness-shire
Ben Nevis rises at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of Inverness-shire, close to the town of Fort William. As is common for many Scottish mountains, it is known both to locals and visitors as simply the Ben.

How do you pay for parking at Ben Nevis?

Ben Nevis Visitor Centre This car park is directly next to the visitor centre. There is enough parking for around 80 cars and 4 coaches. There is a pay and display machine with two options for parking. You can pay £1 or one hour or you can pay £4 for all-day parking.

How busy is Ben Nevis car park?

Parking in Glen Nevis Glen Nevis is extremely busy during the summer months, car parking is limited and fills up early in the day, therefore we advise you to either leave your car at your accommodation or park in Fort William and walk, bike or take the bus into Glen Nevis.

Which is harder to climb Ben Nevis or Snowdon?

In general, summiting Ben Nevis is a challenging walk that’ll likely prove more difficult than reaching the peak of Snowdon. It’s a considerably longer climb and has no equal in the whole of the UK when it comes to sheer size and elevation gain.

What is the hardest route up Ben Nevis?

Carn Mor Dearg Arête route
There are two main walking routes up Ben Nevis. The Mountain Track (sometimes called the Tourist Track or the Pony Track) is used by most walkers, whilst the Carn Mor Dearg Arête route presents a more challenging climb for more experienced hikers.

What does Ben mean in Scotland?

ben in British English (bɛn ) Scottish. noun. 1. an inner room in a house or cottage.

How much does it cost to park at Ben Nevis?

There is room for roughly 30 vehicles at this car park. There is currently no charge to park.

Is there toilets on Ben Nevis?

There are toilets at the Visitor Center you can use but they are only available during the Center’s opening hours. There are NO TOILETS on Ben Nevis itself.

How long does it take to walk up and down Ben Nevis?

How long does the walk take? An average time to the summit and back is 7 – 8 hours. Walkers fit enough to try to climb The Three Peaks in 24 hours need to take 5 hours or less. The winner of The Ben Race each September gets to the summit and back in around 90 minutes.