"Tried a much more difficult route with 20+kg backpacks and spent the night freezing at the top. Add horrible weather and it’s safe to say we made this easy peak one of the hardest summits ever. Went with Oliver, Ondra and Jáchym." — OndrasC • Jul 27, 2025

"Did the Tourist Route from Fort Williams. I was lucky with wonderfully clear weather even despite the early spring. The clouds were high enough to get a fantastic view at the top. It was not a hard climb, the route is very clear and safe, some perseverance is needed, especially at the last zig-zag as I was thinking several times that that's the last bend when it wasn't. Very good, rewarding hike, but my legs were shaking when I was down again, the descent can be hard on the knees. 😄" — bernadettszabo • Apr 2, 2025

"My wife and I managed to get the peak climbed despite our short stay in Fort William of only two days and less than favorable forecast. We managed to stay dry on our ascent that accented with blustery winds and multiple rainbows. Down low we enjoyed the expansive views then as we approached the cairns visibility diminished substantially, barely seeing folks ahead of us. Then I realized a good part of the loss of visibility was simply my glasses fogging up. Take off glasses….ah much better…until clouds thicken again. Finally the summit flatten off and we could start to make out the remnants of stone walls and then the obelisk on top of a rocky mound. Photo ops then find a less windy spot for some snacks. Just as we were leaving the rain came in and continued for the next hour and half. With the one two punch of rain and strong winds we were drenched in no time as we shuffled downhill passing the crowds making their way up. At least the rain/wind was at their backs. Fortunately in the final hour the rain gave up, clouds parted and sections of blue appeared making for a more cheery return to our car." — Nimblefoot • Sep 25, 2023

"Cheers to Nancy and I for tackling this beast! It started out with gradual stone step section. Switchbacks at times were long. TONS of people on the trail due to the great conditions. Needed a rain jacket and gloves as we climbed. Clouds parted as we made our way to the steeper scree and rocky sections near the top. Saw a rainbow on the way down! Legs are going to be sore tomorrow from the downward descent. " — lfrancois • Sep 12, 2023

"Start 0945h + Finish 1855h = 9h10, 19.2km, ascent 1610m Summits today: CARN DEARG MEADHONACH - Munro Top CARN MOR DEARG - Munro BEN NEVIS - Munro CARN DEARG NW TOP (New GR) - Munro Top CARN DEARG NW TOP (Old GR) - Deleted Munro Top Route: North Face car park (busy!) - CMD - CMD arête - Ben Nevis (busy!) - Ledge Route down to the CIC hut - Allt a’ Mhuilinn path back Weather: Perfect! Just right for a long day doing a classic Munro round with some grade 1 scrambling. Lazed around on the Ben’s summit for about 45min in warm sunshine plus took a dip in the Allt a’ Mhuilinn! Above the cloud for a bit while the overnight fog burnt off. " — davidb • Sep 17, 2020

"Took the North Face to Carn Mor Dearg Arete traverse, and followed the tourist path down (which cut into bog land, with no trail...if you take this route, be sure to have GPS). It was the day before a storm came in, dry, chilly and cloudy. While had a lot of fun across the ridge traverse, would not want to be on it during a rain storm. It's quite boggie at the base, going up and coming down. Definitely need water proof boots and gear. There are areas of scree fields, but the trail was pretty solid through these. While hiking up to both the Carn Mor Dearg peaks, the rocks are larger, but there are some loose ones (poles come in handy). Again, GPS is highly recommended, as the trail is scant in various places. Would recommend poles and ability to scramble, if you're taking this route. Also, if you bring rubbish up...take it back down. It was a bit disappointing to see the amount of garbage left at the top of this peak. Please pick up after yourself (carry in/carry out)." — colleenmarie512 • Sep 11, 2019

"Took the main path from the visitor center. They sell good maps there. Started with cloudy skies but great visibility, that changed as rain came in light to heavy. As I got higher the the fog covered everything and the rain became hail. Made the summit ( no views due to fog) then began the descend. The water flow in the creeks and falls had increased greatly. Path was very slick and I fell twice. Very slick on the descend. Total distance 10.5 miles round trip with 4,435 feet in elevation gain." — Zardoz • Jul 18, 2019

"Our first trek was Ben Nevis: a reverse of what we were told would happen (weather wise). Day started with a bit of rain and heavy clouds and ended with clear sky at top of peak. Amazing views over valley below. " — TrekkingGoddess • Aug 18, 2018

"It was my first mountain back in 2017 and what a first mountain to conquer! It was unknown to me on the day of the Ben Nevis run, which only made it better. It was pretty tought all the way up, with the only "relaxing" bit by the lake." — markoo • Sep 2, 2017

"With friends Rhona Fraser, Robin Howie and Ken Thomson. To celebrate my 80th birthday I had previously ascended the highest mountains of England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Slieve Donard). Today I completed the celebration with the ascent of Ben Nevis by the tourist route from Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. The weather forecasts had been for not so good weather but the day before the forecast changed for the better to no rain and this was, indeed, the case on the day. Lots of others were making the ascent including a lady also celebrating her 80th birthday by making the ascent. I hope she succeeded." — peter43 • Aug 26, 2017