CLIMB CAIRN GORM PEAK IN A GUIDED WALKING GROUP

1 day - ​Moderate grade
Guide/Client Ratio; Max 1:6

AIM

Join an open group on a scheduled date to climb an iconic Cairn Gorm peak which gives its name to the UK's largest national park. Home to some of the rarest habitats in the country the vast 

OUTLINE

​A challenging day out scaling one of the UK's highest peaks, with five of Scotland's six highest mountains there are plenty of good options to choose from. With an experienced guide you can learn more about the mountain and local area and make some new friends by sharing the challenge.

CONTENT

With a high access road you actually start the climb helpfully halfway up at over 600m!

Included

  • ​​The services of an experienced and equipped  mountain professional who:
    • has a recognised professional mountain qualification at, or above, the level required for your chosen itinerary
    • is outdoor first aid qualified
    • carries appropriate safety related equipment

Not Included

  • Transport; unless arranged as an extra, contact us for a price based on your requirements
  • Accommodation; we can help advise good places or areas to stay based on the itinerary, so get in touch before booking
  • Food/drink; everyone has their own tastes and dietary preferences and requirements so please come prepared with lunch and plenty of snacks
  • Guide tips; whilst always appreciated, this is at the client discretion
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Looking down on Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil in the background with the 'halfway lochan' in the forground from the taken from Zig Zags. This and the header image from Ben Nevis courtesy of Ray Allwood

Confirmed scheduled dates

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View of the the North Face of Ben Nevis from the summit plateau.

PREREQUISITES

  • Experience of full-day summer mountain walking
  • A good level of hill fitness and ability to cope with a day out in possibly inclement conditions
  • Suitable warm kit and waterproof kit and hillwalking boots
  • Small daysack containing lunch and snacks, drink and spare warm layers, hats and gloves recommended year round

A map of the start and of local accommodation providers

Start point will be the car park for the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre as indicated by the UA logo.
Accommodation providers are listed solely for your convenience and we receive no financial gain from any bookings made.

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