Summit Ben Nevis

Thursday 27 - Sunday 30 April 2023

Ben Nevis also known as "the mountain with it's head in the clouds" is the highest mountain in the British Isles at 1345m. We will help you take on this iconic mountain by offering training advice, kit lists, moral support and guidance on the day.

The main facts:

Distance: + 16 Km (10 miles)
Ascent: 1,200m
Duration: 8- 10 hours
Experience: No experience of mountain walking is needed although a good level of fitness is required. We can provide training guidance if required.
Download the mandatory kit list

The Route:

We start at the Ben Nevis visitor centre, which is 2 miles from Fort William. The mountain path takes us close to Lochan Meall an t-Suidhhe, where we can take a decision if we want to take a little detour to see more of the Loch.

At 700m we start the zig zags indicating a steeper ascent and where the mountain changes from the green vegetated lower slopes to the bare upper scree and rock slopes leading to the summit.

Once at the top of the zig zags the majority of the climb is complete and it is now a steady walk to the summit at 1345m.

We follow the same route back but will be stopping at the pub for a well earned drink before heading back to the car park.

Itinerary:

Thursday 27 April - Depart Gretton, Northamptonshire at 09h00 (Pick up's from Doncaster and Glasgow Central train stations can also be arranged)
Friday 28 April - Short low level hike to a waterfall or similar attraction in the Grampian Mountains (approx 2-3 hours)
Saturday 29 April - Summit Ben Nevis*
Sunday 30 April - Depart Fort William at 10h00
* We will keep an eye on the weather and may swap the Friday and Saturday around.

Cost:

£540.00 p/p
No. of participants maximum of 10 and minimum of 6
Non refundable deposit of £90.00 on booking or deposit to be paid with stage payments if booked after the dates shown below
2nd stage payment £150.00 on the 2 Jan 2023
3rd stage payment of £150.00 on the 1 Feb 2023
4th stage payment of £150.00 on the 1 March 2023

Price includes:

Branded WildDog Events Fleece
Return travel from Northamptonshire to Fort William
Transfers in and around Fort William & Ben Nevis
Three nights accommodation in the Corran Bunkhouse near Fort William
Three days of continental breakfasts
Packed Lunch on the two hikes.
Experienced and first aid qualified Mountain Leader
Advice on kit and training
Insurance: WildDog Events Ltd has public liability insurance. It is strongly advised that customers take out their own insurance to protect against personal injury, lost, stolen or damaged personal belongings etc.It is worth noting that general travel insurance does not cover for adventure activities but short term insurance can be obtained from the companies like the British Mountaineering Council or Sports Cover Direct

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