Climb Ben Nevis

• dates: Fri 24 Sep - Sun 26 Sep 2010
• duration: 2 nights
• experience rating: 1
• max group size per guide: 8
• location: Glen Nevis, near Fort William show map
• price: from £195.00 pp
• availability: Places Available

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• About the Break
• What's Included?
• Itinerary
• Accommodation
• Travel
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• About the Break

  This walking weekend is based at the SYHA in Glen Nevis near Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. The weekend is part of our UK National Three Peaks Challenge 2010, offering you the chance to climb the three highest mountains in England, Wales & Scotland.
  The Three Peaks are Scafell Pike in the Lake District , Snowdon in North Wales and Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland.
  We are organising this popular Challenge over 3 weekends, so you get to know the others and build up your ‘mountain fitness’ and stamina. The total distance walked is about 25 miles, and height climbed is around 10, 000ft. Your guides are local professional mountain leaders & instructors who will ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and low impact Three Peaks Challenge.

  Ben Nevis - The Climb
  On Saturday, lead by professional guides with hundreds of ascents between them, we will head up Ben Nevis, via the Mountain Track, from Glen Nevis. A relatively straightforward route in the summer, this is suitable for novices, as long as you are properly equipped and fit.

  We’ll pick the path up immediately outside the hostel where you’ll be staying. This route involves a 7km walk to the summit, with 1340m of climbing. It normally takes between 3 ½ and 5 hours to reach the summit. We’ll descend by the same route. Coming down is much quicker, between 1 ½ and 2 ½ hours, but it’s still hard on your legs.

  If we are lucky enough to get a clear day the views of the Scottish Highlands are spectacular, with the Isle of Mull, Isle of Skye, Glencoe and the Cairngorm mountains all visible. Whatever the conditions, you’ll feel a fantastic sense of achievement standing at the summit cairn at the top of the highest mountain in the UK!
  
  Sunday is a relaxing day - nothing too strenuous. An optional gentle walk through the gorge in Glen Nevis to see impressive waterfalls and superb views.
  

• What's Included?

  • 2 nights accommodation at Glen Nevis YHA, with breakfasts
  • Packed lunch on Saturday
  • Dinner on Saturday evening
  • Expert Guiding up Ben Nevis on Saturday, optional gentle guided walk on Sunday
  • First aid cover
  • Digital photos of the course (put on a special website for you to access)
  • 15% Discount Voucher for Cotswold Outdoor

• Itinerary & What to Bring

  • Friday

  • 2.00pm: From 2pm you can check in at the SYHA Glen Nevis, Fort William
  • 7:00pm: Welcome meeting and introductions in the hostel lounge

  • Saturday

  • from 7:30am: Breakfast at the YHA
  • 8:30am: Meet your walking guide at reception. Head out on ascent of Ben Nevis. Lunch is provided.
  • 5:00pm: Return to hostel
  • 7:30pm: Dinner at local restaurant (included) and drinks afterwards

  • Sunday

  • from 7:30am: Breakfast at the YHA
  • A relaxed day. Optional guided walk in the Glen. Pub lunch before farewells later in the day.

  What should I bring?

  Please remember to bring the following clothing and equipment with you.

  • Walking boots with ankle support (local hire is available at £5 per pair, pre-booking is essential)
  • Waterproof jacket and over trousers (these don't necessarily have to be expensive breathable types). We have a limited store of spare waterproofs if people don't have their own
  • Warm outdoor clothing (fleeces, jumpers, tracksuit / jogging bottoms / leggings).
  • Warm hat and gloves, even in the summer.
  • Rucksack for your daily use (approx. 25 - 35 litres)
  • Rucksack liner (bin liner)
  • Water bottle
  • Flask (if you want hot drinks during the day)
  • Headtorch, if you have one

• Accommodation

  Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is situated spectacularly in the heart of Glen Nevis, the river Nevis flows serenely past the front of the hostel, and beautiful views can be enjoyed in all directions. The hostel is relaxed and comfortable, with it’s own lounge, dining room, drying room, and internet access at a small charge.

  Wherever you stand in the hostel you are guaranteed stunning views all around.

  The hostel also has it’s own shop stocked full of goodies including drinks, sweets, ice creams, batteries, compasses...an array of items!

• Travel

  The hostel is located in Glen Nevis, 3 miles from Fort William.
  By car:
  Bypass Fort William, once you have passed the hospital and Lochaber Leisure Centre there will be a mini roundabout. Go straight on and up the Glen Nevis for 2.5 miles, the hostel is the last building on the right ½ mile past the campsite.

  By train:
  For trains to Fort William you will need a service from Glasgow. Fort William train station is 3 miles from the Glen Nevis hostel. Contact us by email or phone your host on arrival to request a pick up from the station. Otherwise it’s a short taxi ride from opposite the station (approx. £6 per taxi)
  

• Reviews

  Really good fun. Excellent instruction and guidance, patient and clear - felt safe. Great sense of satisfaction and variety in 2 days.

  Caroline: Climb Snowdon Weekend

  I had a great time and really enjoyed the weekend. The instructors are very funny & nice and make for a great weekend.

  Laura: Singles Walking Weekend

  I had a great time, really enjoyed trying two different mountains. You have a great style for multi-level groups....really enjoyed being with you both.

  Mary-Lynn: Singles Walking Weekend

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