Stunning new map of ben nevis and glen coe this excellent ben nevis and glen coe map provides all the details needed for safe navigation on these iconic mountains, cameron mcneish. What is in front of you on the ground will be in front of you on the map, what is to your left on the ground will also be to your left on the map and so on. However, they should never be your only best maps for ben nevis read more. An august climb up ben nevis using the tourist route. Best maps for ben nevis walk up ben nevis ben nevis information. Map of nevis hotels and attractions on a nevis map. The fenced path in the foreground is a detour from the main tourist track up ben nevis, leading down to river nevis. Ben nevis comprises 1,761 hectares within the ben nevis and glencoe national scenic area. The route described here is the standard way up the mountain.
Ben nevis mountain path short track highland, scotland. The mountain track up ben nevis walk up ben nevis walks. Download its gps track and follow the itinerary on a map. Oct 03, 2017 all the walking routes up ben nevis details ben nevis or beinn nibheis is the highest mountain in scotland tallest of the munros, and the uks highest peak and at 45 metres high it towers over its english and welsh equivalents. You can alternatively start from the youth hostel in glen nevis. Ben nevis tourist path safety bearing gps walking route 157. Download or request a booking form and post it to macs adventure, unit 24a, 1103 argyle street, glasgow, g3. Navigating on ben nevis summit on a clear summer day with good visibility is a relatively straightforward affair. A complete guide to walking up ben nevis via the mountain track with map, route, photographs and instructions. Nevis is a popular destination attracting hundreds of. The 3d model has been updated to so that the newly measured height of ben nevis is referenced, but the.
Mar 16, 2019 for anyone contemplating climbing ben nevis, then the right map and a compass is a must as well as the skills to use them. All the walking routes up ben nevis walks in scotland. Aug 29, 2016 an august climb up ben nevis using the tourist route. The mountain track up ben nevis can be challenging under any conditions and should be treated with respect. Best maps for ben nevis walk up ben nevis ben nevis. Unlike snowdon and scafell pike, the path to ben nevis starts close to sea level, meaning much greater vertical ascent. This page shows the location of ben nevis, fort william, highland ph33, uk on a detailed satellite map. You wont get lost following this guide and will always know you are heading in the right direction. Welcome to the list of garmin compatible maps for united kingdom. An out an back route up ben nevis, starting at the visitors centre and following the well trodden path leading up to the summit. Suitable maps of ben nevis are produced by ordnancesurvey and harvey maps. Shows inns, villages, and other points of interest.
Always carry the relevant paper os map together with a compass when navigating the fells and mountains. Please note, these maps are provided to assist with route planning only. Beginning in wairoa gorge, ben nevis track climbs along gibbs spur to the trig at the summit, and is a halfday return walk involving 800 m of elevation gain. We aim to encourage the natural expansion of native woodland including scots pine. West highland way map plan the 96mile walking route. The western slopes of ben nevis form the background. Ben nevis by the mountain path route map walkhighlands. You will see the paths and slopes you will need to overcome to reach the top. Intuitive route and waypoint management features are implemented enabling creation, modification, deletion, import and export of routes.
Os explorer map 392 ben nevis and fort william, the mamores and the grey corries, kinlochleven and spean bridge os explorer paper map os explorer active map. Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying. The route described here is the most popular tourist route and suitable for most ability and experience levels. For anyone contemplating climbing ben nevis, then the right map and a compass is a must as well as the skills to use them. One of the most popular hikes in the country given its status as britains highest peak, it is also surprisingly straightforward, even for hiking novices. The 3d model has been updated to so that the newly measured height of ben nevis is referenced, but the photos of the model above have not yet been updated. Ben nevis by the mountain track glen nevis, scotland hiking trail in claggan, scotland united kingdom. Os streetview, os panorama contours and open street map footpath data. Ben nevis, the highest of the three peaks at 45 metres 44 ft, has one main path, marked clearly on the os explorer 392 map on amazon. Climbing in ben nevis, united kingdom mountain project. Heard of a restaurant, a beach or an important must see sight on nevis. All the walking routes up ben nevis details ben nevis or beinn nibheis is the highest mountain in scotland tallest of the munros, and the uks highest peak and at 45 metres high it towers over its english and welsh equivalents. Ben nevis mountain path highland, scotland alltrails. A walkthrough guide of climbing ben nevis mountain track.
Unlike snowdon and scafell pike, the path to ben nevis starts close to sea. Welcome to the start of the national three peaks challenge. Nov 11, 2015 ben nevis by the mountain track glen nevis, scotland hiking trail in claggan, scotland united kingdom. Setting the map is the technique of positioning the map so that all the features are lined up with your own location as the central point. Starting at sea level this is a real challenge in both summer and.
Please note that this map is based on the british grid and is rotated with respect to true north. To find the map for the shortest distance from fort william to ben nevis, please enter the source and destination and then select the shortest option in the mode dropdown. Ben nevis 1619 m is a peak in mt richmond forest park, southwest of nelson. Download or request a booking form and post it to macs adventure, unit. We work to manage visitor impact to the uks highest summit. Ben nevis in scotland is the highest peak in the united kingdom at 4400 feet high. Full walk description of the mountain track up ben nevis from fort william with ordnance survey mapping and free gps gpx file downloads. The map provides clear, detailed information to one of the most popular hill walking areas in britain, chris bonington. To estimate the travel cost, find the trip cost from fort william to ben nevis.
The mountain track up ben nevis map and gps file download. To the south and west, a relatively gentle slope with a wellmaintained footpath take you easily from fort william to the summit. Jun 14, 2019 the mountain track up ben nevis used to be called, rather derogatorily the tourist track. All our ben nevis routes have a free gpx gps download that you can use with your chosen gps or phone. We do recommend using modern technology alongside the traditional maps, with gps and smartphones being a sensible addition to any hill walkers kit list. Climbing ben nevis walking route map of britains highest peak. Ben nevis by the mountain track glen nevis, scotland. Beware of having the map case on a cord around your neck. In the north west highlands, near the town of fort william and part of the grampian mountain range, the famous peak attracts 125k walkers a year. However, this made it sound far too easy, and the powers that be decided that renaming it the mountain track would make is sound like a much more serious proposition. Gpsfiledepot united kingdom garmin compatible maps.
Its near the town of fort william in the scottish highlands, at the southwest end of the great glen. Ben nevis map compiled from os streetview, os panorama contours and open street map footpath data. At 43m 4400feet, ben nevis is the highest mountain in the united kingdom. The ben nevis os walking map has been created from uptodate ordnance survey mapping, exactly the same as you would have on a standard folded map, and is supplied as a pdf download and either print at home, or use on an electronic device which can view pdf files. Ben nevis is often the selected peak to start the national three peaks challenge. Ben nevis mount richmond forest park nelson trails. All the walking routes up ben nevis walks in scotland mud. The essential map for outdoor activities in ben nevis. You can track the full route for the west highland way in the interactive map below. Click on a row for more info about a given map or filter the list to get exactly what you want. The ben nevis visitor centre has a shop and toilets, and the ben nevis inn is a must stop if. Back in 2015, ben nevis is the first mountain i ever climbed.
Hiking ben nevis in summer the complete guide wilderness. Everyone should have a map and compass with them and know how to use them in the event of poor visibility. Download free ben nevis tourist path safety bearing gps walking route file. Ben nevis stands at the western end of the grampian mountains in the lochaber area of the scottish highlands, close to the town of fort. Typically there is a steady stream of other walkers all following the mountain track to the summit and those who have already summited will be heading back down in various sized groups, all easily able to follow the path. If you are looking for maps of another area please visit the maps page. Follow the ben nevis mountain track or tourist route up britains highest. Map of the mountain track to the summit of ben nevis, the highest mountain in scotland and the united kingdom at 4,409 ft 1,344 m. Nevis is a popular destination attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.
A 10minute helihop from queenstown or a 1hour scenic drive over nevis road. The mountain track route up ben nevis from the ben nevis visitors centre. With a climb of 0m from start to finish, thats much more than most mountain days contain even for seasoned hill walkers. Ben nevis stands at the western end of the grampian mountains in the lochaber. It is in scotland, near fort william and it is part of the three peaks challenge and attracts an estimated 100,000 climbers per year, the name comes from the gaelic, beinn nibheis, meaning poisonous or terrible. The os explorer map is the ordnance surveys most detailed folding map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities including walking, horse riding and offroad cycling. Right click and save as here, to download our ben nevis route for gps devices. Ascent to ben nevis from glen nevis, on a great sunny day or sunny morning, to be more precise, via the so called mountain track. Whether youre an avid ambler or you just love beautiful landscapes, bagging the ben is likely to feature near the top of your scottish bucket list. Ben nevis tourist path safety bearing gps walking route. Ben nevis is the highest mountain in great britain at 1,344 m 4,409 ft 5.
Mar 01, 20 at 43m 4400feet, ben nevis is the highest mountain in the united kingdom. For maps, the harvey superwalker map ben nevis at 1. Ben nevis map scottish highlands, scotland mapcarta. It starts in the town of milngavie, where you can stock up on final supplies, and can end in fort william itself or roping in the hike of ben nevis. The path up is in the form of a route plotted from 1. Ben nevis station is a working high country farm located in the idyllic nevis valley. Jun 20, 2018 ben nevis mountain track route description. Get a free harveys ben nevis ultramap when you join mountaineering scotland find out more here. Ben nevis mountain track open street map mobile gps map with location. Without ever hiking a day in my life i took a solo road trip to the highlands to put on my hiking boots and trek up ben nevis in the snow alone. The mountain track up ben nevis used to be called, rather derogatorily the tourist track. It is essential that you take a map suitable for navigating in the mountains, a compass, and knowledge of how to use them. From the producers of gb maps featured in ordnance surveys os opendata innovative application showcasebeautifully detailed maps supplied by ordnance.
Ben nevis ben nevis is the highest mountain in the united kingdom, at 44. Loch eil, leading to the caledonian canal great britain. Ben nevis is a mountain in victoria and has an elevation of 871 meters. Oct 25, 2009 map of the mountain track to the summit of ben nevis, the highest mountain in scotland and the united kingdom at 4,409 ft 1,344 m. Minnesota state highway 34 serves as a main arterial route in the community. Technically the whole trail is very easy, a wide and perfect path from the starting point at the. Includes fort william, the mamores, the aonachs and the grey corries. The mountain track up ben nevis route map and gpx download.
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