The Best Hiking Trails in Ben Nevis

Cow Hill blocks the view of Ben Nevis from Fort William village centre so it is an annoyance to most tourists, but a great viewpoint for those who make the effort to climb it! You can begin this hike from anywhere in Fort William but we've drawn it from the edge of town, where the path enters a forest....

It starts at a large (and often busy!) carpark and is clearly signposted, along with more distant objectives such as Corrour Station and Kinlockleven. The trail is generally quite rough and rocky, but always clear and easy to follow....

Hiking to Steall Falls is an exhilarating and rewarding experience that takes you through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Scottish Highlands. The trail to Steall Falls begins near the village of Glen Nevis and follows a narrow and steep path through the valley, surrounded by towering mountains and dense forests....

This is most popular route to the summit of Ben Nevis and it's a technically easy but physically challenging hike in good conditions. It used to be known as the "Tourist Path" but had a name change in 2004 as it was felt, rightly, that the old name didn't quite convey how challenging the ascent is....

The westernmost of the Mamores make a striking pair, the dramatic sharp peak of Stob Ban contrasting nicely with sprawling, corrie-bitten Mullach nan Coirean. From Glen Nevis, the horseshoe of the two summits covers some enjoyable ridge walking ground....

This graceful curving line connects two four-thousand-footers, its blocky crest offering airy positions and stunning views of the cliffs of Ben Nevis, but minimal hands-on stuff. It is unquestionably the most enjoyable non-climber’s route on Ben Nevis, leagues ahead of the crowded and frankly dull trudge up the Tourist Track....