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Ascent of Ben Nevis via the dramatic Eastern ridge rather than the standard 'tourist path'. However this is a long and exposed approach which WalkHighlands recommends for "experienced, fit mountain walkers who do not mind easy scrambling". New starters are very welcome but if we haven't met before please add me as a friend+send me a message so I can check this through with you beforehand. This will be a very long day so it will only go ahead with reasonable weather - if not we'll look at suitable alternatives nearer the time.
For excellent photos of the ridge and what to expect see https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=22068
Difficulty: Technical (Ramblers grade 6 of 6).
Start: Ben Nevis North Face car park, approx 9am.
Distance: ~18km.
Ascent: ~1500m.
Est. duration: ~11-12 hours walking time.
Terrain: Mostly walking paths, but scree+boulders on the peaks, and includes long pathless & exposed ridge walk with minor scrambling.
Equipment: Walking boots with good grip, waterproofs, lunch, snacks, water minimum of 2L, headtorch (expecting sunlight until ~21:00).
The North Face Car Park https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+North+Face+Car+Park/@56.8419383,-5.0439897,18z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x488ecd17d8c19edf:0x8cbd4b45e30f3bb3!8m2!3d56.8420405!4d-5.0430027!16s%2Fg%2F11b6_z_zgn?entry=ttu
