Ledge Route
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As one of the easier routes up the North Face of Ben Nevis, Ledge Route is a fantastic introduction to the world of mountaineering in Scotland.
Our day begins at the North Face car park where we begin the walk up to the CIC Hut. From here we climb up through the boulders towards Number 5 Gully then break out to gain the crest of the ridge. The scrambling on Ledge Route is never too technical and your guide can take easier or harder lines depending on what you would like to do. After climbing Ledge Route and reaching the summit of Ben Nevis most people choose to descend by the Mountain Track, but if time and energy allows we can go for a traverse of CMD Arete to make for a truly memorable day out in the Scottish mountains. |
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If you are keen to have a go at your first ridge scramble or North Face route, or learn the skills so you can start to 'go it alone' then Ledge Route is the perfect choice.
Ledge Route is available with a private guide on any day of the week so get in touch to check our availability and make a booking.
If you are interested in climbing Ben Nevis by Ledge Route in winter take a look at our Winter Mountaineering page for prices and more information.
Ledge Route is available with a private guide on any day of the week so get in touch to check our availability and make a booking.
If you are interested in climbing Ben Nevis by Ledge Route in winter take a look at our Winter Mountaineering page for prices and more information.
1 person - £330
2 people - £180 per person / £360 total
Please Contact Us to check our availability or to get a quote for larger groups.
2 people - £180 per person / £360 total
Please Contact Us to check our availability or to get a quote for larger groups.
To make sure you get the most out of your day we've included the following:
- Kit list
- Helmet and harness
- Ropes and technical equipment
- Safety Brief
- Experienced Mountaineering Instructor
- Action photos
The weather in the Scottish mountains can change in a matter of minutes. Rain is common and it can regularly feel as cold as -10 degrees Celsius on the summits, even in the summer. Make sure you are ready for your day by packing the items on the list below.
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To wear:
Thermal base layer top – polyester or woollen, no cotton Warm fleece Walking trousers – no jeans Spare fleece or synthetic insulating layer Waterproof jacket and trousers Warm hat and gloves (spare gloves recommended) Sun hat Walking boots (with ankle support) Further detail on these things can be found here - https://www.abacusmountainguides.com/blog/what-to-wear-and-what-to-carry-on-a-walk-up-ben-nevis |
Other equipment:
Rucksack – roughly 25 litres Lunch and spare food 1 litre flask or water bottle Harness and helmet Map and compass Whistle Emergency survival bag Head torch Sunglasses & sun cream Mobile phone in a waterproof case Camera Personal 1st Aid Kit - plasters, blister kit, all normal medication including asthma inhaler if you have one |
