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Ben Nevis Guided walks
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Ben Nevis Guided walks

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Ages 0-120
Duration: 5–9 hours
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Live guide: English
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  • Private guide
What's not included
  • Please come packed and ready for a day on the Scottish hills, water proofs, warm clothes, hat and gloves.
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water


Start:
  • Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, Visitor Centre, Glen Nevis, Fort William PH33 6ST, UK
    Your Guide will meet you outside the entrance to the Visitors centre.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 73153P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 73153P2

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    • Visitor Centre, Glen Nevis, Fort William PH33 6ST, UK
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    • Edwin B
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      Great day on Aonach Eagach ridge
      I booked with Scott for the Aonach Eagach. From the point of booking the communication was excellent. Throughout the day, Scott’s focus was ensuring safety. In addition, because the weather wasn’t looking good on my booking day and because I had flexibility, Scott also was able to be flexible and switch the day quite late. A great day and I’d highly recommend
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      Did the Aonach Eagach Ridge walk in Glencoe. Scott was an excellent guide and made sure our safety was his first priority. Had an amazing day with great scrambling, fantastic views and just a joy being out there in a beautiful environment. I would recommend Elite Guides for any future trips.
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    • SimonChilli
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      We had a great time on Polldubh Crags. James was excellent. Really good session. We all had a great time. James was really good with the kids (10 and 8). Lots of really interesting chat about the local area, geology and rock climbing. Highly recommended.
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    • lancew782
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      Fantastic experience in Glencoe and Skye
      Cannot recommend this company highly enough. Jordan was fantastic. Would book again in second. If you need a guide in this region, and want local, skilled, and interesting guides — these are your people.
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      I booked Elite for a guided ascent of the In Pinn and Sgurr Mhic Coinnich in the Cuillin, for me and my son. It was a great day and our guide, Nate Jones, was superb. He immediately put us at ease and continued to pick the best routes and keep us safe throughout the day. Besides being a top professional he was also very good company. This is a serious mountain climb and expertise is definitely needed. Fully recommend and I will book again for the remaining tricky Cuillin peaks.
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    • D9166VKsimons
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      Half day climbing in Glen Nevis with me, my wife and 10 and 8 year old sons. Absolutely great guide James who was really knowledgeable and enthusiastic and really good with the kids. The location was brill and the gear provided was spot on. Super day out, thanks guys!!
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      The trip was planned about 2 months ago. Living in Germany I usually know the Alps, Sportclimbing and easier mountaineering. The planned was to do some scrambling 3 with parts of Rock-climbing. I didn't had any concrete idea. Scott helped me with great ideas and options what to do and what helps me to get more experience and confidence...while having fun and great climbs. He gave me an amazing welcome in real Scottish mountaineering. He was very helpful, calm and patient. In his guiding I never felt really overwhelmed. Definitely I'll come back and enjoy his service again. One of the best guides / instructors I know.
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    • nicolapZ333MC
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      What an experience, the guides Siobhan and Richard were amazing, encouraging supportive and i know at least 2 people who would not have summited without them. I only cried twice on the way down because i was stuck and once again Siobhan was incredible. Best day (hardest day) ever. Scott made the booking and lead up to it seamless giving all the advise to ensure we were kitted out accordingly. Elite guides really did make this an extra special day.
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      Over Four Days - had this trip booked for six months, wanted to try and complete them before one of those birthday's that end in 0. And I couldn't have picked a better guide, Scott is the consummate professional, nothing was a bother, even my slow pace up scree. He got me up the spicy west ridge of Sgurr nan Gillean (and back down), the Inaccessible Pinnacle was a doddle after that. We might not have had perfect weather, snow in June, but the sun did shine on us on the last one. Scott did assure me that there are views from the top of them all, but I made it and it was a thoroughly enjoyable adventure, I can't recommend it and Scott highly enough, Cheers Phil.
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    • johnkG7665II
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      Our guide (Scott Kirkhope) took my friend and I, both in our 70s, across the Aonach Eagach ridge in Glencoe. It was a challenge but a wonderful experience. Scott was an excellent guide, very professional, with a detailed knowlege of the route. He was most encouraging and we felt safe in his hands. He had great patience...and he needed it at times !
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    Laurene D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020
    Scott was fabulous: fantastic on the mountain and really helpful and responsive in the (last minute) planning. Guided me safely on 2 exciting days of scrambling/climbing on 3 of the 5 ridges on Ben Nevis and another day of climbing with unbelievable weather adding beautiful views to the fun experience.

    Happy to recommend Scott to any climber, more or less experienced: he is super professional, friendly and flexible.
    Written October 23, 2020
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    Jer R
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022 • Friends
    We wanted to do a more challenging route up Ben Nevis but thought it wise to seek a professional for the scrambling and navigation. Scott took us up Ledge Route away from the crowds and walked us through each section-- pointing out tricky areas and giving us an idea of what to expect. Communication from Scott was excellent, we started our hike on time, and he was patient as we began to tire and need breaks. We felt like we were in good hands from start to finish and I'd highly recommend Scott to anyone wanting to enjoy a hike with the added safety of his advice and experience.
    Written August 20, 2022
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    Hi Jeremy, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. I'm glad to hear you had a good day out and hopefully, we can help you out again when you are back visiting in the UK.
    Written August 26, 2022
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    pm8385
    Bromborough, UK5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020 • Solo
    I’ve climbed the highest mountains in England, Wales and Ireland and chose to finish the set by climbing Ben Nevis with Kirkhope Mountaineering.

    It was the best decision I could’ve made. From start to finish my guide made it a truly unforgettable experience and all this while in complete white out conditions and climbing through snow almost waist deep at points and he still managed to navigate us to the summit safely.

    I really can’t express how amazing my guide was and how thankful I am for them making this one of the very best experiences of my life!!!
    Written February 20, 2020
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    Adrian Smallpeice
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2020
    I highly recommend hiring a guide and taking an alternative route to the donkey path up Ben Nevis especially if it’s going to be your first climb. Dave from Kirkhope Mountaineering made the whole experience much more memorable by safely leading us up the ledge route where we got to scramble over rocks and were rewarded with remarkable views of Ben Nevis away from the crowds. Dave's knowledge of the mountain, its geology and flora made the climb so much more interesting and the Brocken spectre from the summit just made the day. We really could not have hoped for a more rewarding experience or a better guide.
    Written September 30, 2020
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    Mel Z
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020
    We have enjoyed the hiking despite the gloomy weather (well this is Ben Nevis). Scott and his colleagues are very organised and considerate by reminding us the essential facilities for the hike. Waterproof clothes and energy bars are important.

    Our guide has been very nice and supportive with people on different fitting skills. When a member of us fell off, our guide has been very helpful and even kindly helping carrying the bag for her.
    Written August 25, 2020
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    Kate G
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022
    As a group of 4 females we wanted to enjoy walking Ben Nevis without the stress if the weather turned bad! The weather turned out to be perfect but we don’t regret for one minute having booked a guide as Hannah was brilliant and made the experience for us. When we met up she talked us through the route and what to expect. She advised us on when to stop for breaks and just knowing our progress points really helped. It would have been easy to spend quite a bit of time at the summit but she reminded us we were only half way through our day and also gave us helpful advice about when to add and remove layers of clothing etc. She was easy to talk to and we really enjoyed her company. The booking process was very efficient with Scott- from initial enquiry right through to making our final arrangements for the day, he always responded really quickly. I would highly recommend booking with him.
    Written June 20, 2022
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    David B
    Glasgow, UK1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020
    Scott Kirkhope arranged for a guide to take me up the rock climb Centurion (HVS 5a) on Carn Dearg Buttress, Ben Nevis. I've been climbing for many years and don't need a guide in general, but I was in Fort William on holiday with my girlfriend, without a climbing partner. For my 40th birthday my girlfriend arranged this day of guided climbing for me. Scott was very helpful in suggesting the route (originally I had something else in mind, but Scott's suggestion was much better). The route we did isn't listed on his website, but he is very flexible in finding the right route for you. The guide Malcolm was also really nice and it felt more like climbing with a friend than with a guide. The route itself is an ultra classic and it lived up to its reputation, especially pitches 2 and 6. A fantastic day out!
    Written August 23, 2020
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    Jacki D
    Jersey, UK103 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021
    We cannot recommend Kirkhope Mountaineering enough for our guided tour of Ben Nevis, truly exceptional. From the initial enquiry and through out the booking, the climb and after was professional, leaving us very confident.

    Our guide Garry was very knowledgeable and a very proficient and professional climber. We could not have asked for more and highly recommend him to others.

    An exhilarating experience.
    Written July 25, 2021
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    Coastal25157
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2020 • Couples
    Enjoyed a superb week with Scott scrambling and climbing the many classic routes Ben Nevis and Glencoe has to offer. Scott was excellent both as a teacher and guide. He has an excellent knowledge of the many local routes, is a natural teacher and makes others feel extremely safe in his company. I would highly recommend him to others looking for either coaching to get into or improve their climbing or guiding. This was our 1st outing with Scott and we have already booked another week with him in Skye for Spring 2021.
    Written July 25, 2020
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    pjtenney
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023
    Scott organised a weekend for me and my son working with guide Andy who was brilliant. After a chat in the week leading up to the weekend Andy suggested 2 routes that proved to be absolutely spot on for the weather conditions (Curved Ridge on Sat, Tower Ridge on Sun). On the drive back down to sunny Manchester we were both buzzing after a very memorable experience. Would definitely recommend Scott/Kirkhope Mountaineering if you are looking for a guided weekend around Ben Nevis/Glen Coe
    Written March 29, 2023
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