Ben Nevis

 Ben Nevis - Sun 2nd July

Today we took a punt on climbing Ben Nevis as the weather seemed to take a break from raining and we had a bit of a window of fine weather in the afternoon- maybe? We drove from Oban to the Ben Nevis Information Centre in the River Nevis Valley. The information says a six hours return walk and it was all of that, and we needed lots of stops for breathers. Jim and Matt made it to the top into the clouds and Maree made it three quarters of the way up, and headed back as it was starting to rain and get very cloudy on the tops.  The track was very well made with mainly steps of rock and sandy paths though mainly steps all the way up - height 1345 metres. Doesn't sound a lot but it is when its all steps.  Great views of course and a busy track with a running race happening up the mountain that day. After the walk we drove on to Fort Augustus and a stay in another hostel. Matt shouted Chinese for tea.

Start of the trek

Our drive and walk marked in red

Lots of smiles as we start our walk.

The River Nevis

Away we go with pace and vigour.

Looking back down the valley.

So far so good still smiling 😀

More good views as we climb.

Sustenance and a bit of a smile.

Two photos of the track

The multi sport competitors that were on the track that day.

Lochan Meall An T-suidhe or the Half Way Loch and the track sidling below.

One of the highland sheep grazing the slopes.

Our best look at Ben Nevis that day.

The summit 1345 metres can't see much and a bit cold!