Tower Ridge
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Ask any keen mountaineer and climbing Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis will be high on their tick list of routes to do in their lifetime. With scrambling, pitched climbing, chimneys, exposed sections and culminating with the infamous Tower Gap, this 600m classic is a truly spectacular way to reach the highest point in the UK.
After walking in to the CIC Hut your guide will lead the way around the Douglas Boulder and quickly gain the crest of Tower Ridge. The route scrambles it's way up, not always on the crest, but fun, challenging and with fantastic scenery all the way. The route finishes only a few minutes from the summit of Ben Nevis, and from there you can choose to descend by the Mountain Track or Ledge Route. |
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Tower Ridge 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 Tower Ridge in winter take a look at our Winter Climbing page for prices and more information.
If you are interested in climbing Ben Nevis by Tower Ridge in winter take a look at our Winter Climbing page for prices and more information.
1 person - £300
2 people - £325
Please Contact Us to check our availability or to get a quote for larger groups.
2 people - £325
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 |
