Ben Nevis - Castle Ridge Loop

Ben Nevis - Castle Ridge Loop's difficulty-level is 'Medium' that combines hiking and climbing. The ascent of 1150 meters begins from 5.6km and continues on to 6.8km The Castle Ridge is the earliest of the Ven’s winter ridges, graded lll in the winter season. Snow falls here in any season and snowy plods up the tourist track shouldn’t be underestimated. The steep mixed pitches are short lived and difficulty is not sustained throughout. There is avalanche danger on the approach slopes. This trail requires high mountaineering skills and should not be attempted without adequate experience and gear.The Ben Nevis - Castle Ridge Loop is a 18.9 km looped trail that starts and ends in , Highland, Scotland. Based on our data, the trail is graded as Medium. For information on how we grade trails, please click here. Also, check our latest community posts for trail updates.This trail can be completed in approx 2 days. Caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info, click here.Photo Credit :Doug Lee