Midsummer Madness??

It’s that time of year…Friends of Nevis are gearing up for a full on four days of volunteering and fun in the Nevis Area. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Please take a look at our EVENTS section here to find out more about the full range of what’s on offer….everything from registering participants for the Caledonian [...]
Curling Ponds Spring Clean

A team of ten volunteers turned out on 23 March to get the old curling ponds at the foot of Glen Nevis into shape for the forthcoming season. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the area had not suffered too much with the excessive rainfall of the winter months and we were also more [...]
Glen Nevis Walks episode 6

In Episode 6 of the Glen Nevis Walks podcast series we are taking the popular Cow Hill circuit at the mouth of Glen Nevis. Cow Hill is one of the easiest and quickest ways to get out and see some of the scenery around the glen and hence it’s often the first walk that new [...]
Glen Nevis Walks podcast episode 5

In episode 5 of the Glen Nevis Walks podcast series we take a gentle circuit of the lower slopes of Ben Nevis itself, hearing about the Gaelic names and their meanings of Ben Nevis and many of the other hills and features you can see. We also talk to mountain guide Mick Tighe about his [...]
Glen Nevis Ancient settlements

Here is another clip from the interviews in our Glen Nevis Walks podcast series. In this film, Jennie Robertson shows us some of the remains of ancient clan settlements that can be found in the lower part of Glen Nevis and gives us a window into what it was like living off the land in [...]
Glen Nevis Podcast videos

We’ve also made a couple of videos of the interviews contained in our Glen Nevis Walks podcast series. They’ll give you a taster of some of the great interviews in the episodes. The first is geologist and climber Noel Williams describing the fascinating and unusual geology of Ben Nevis and it’s volcanic caldera.
Glen Nevis Walks Podcast episode 4: Steall

Episode 4 of the Glen Nevis Walks Podcast series takes us to the wildest part of Glen Nevis, and one of the most scenic spots in Scotland; Steall. Beyond the end of the road, the path that leads around the Glen Nevis Gorge and on to the massive Steall waterfalls is a very accessible way [...]
Glen Nevis Podcast episode 3

In episode 3 of the Glen Nevis Podcast series I’m walking from the Lower Falls up to Paddy’s Bridge. This is one of the most accessible walks in the glen following the construction of a fantastic path on the far side of the glen from the road. On the way up you can’t fail to [...]
Glen Nevis podcast episode 2

Here is episode 2 of the Glen Nevis podcast series. This episode covers the walk to the Iron Age vitrified fort of Dun Deardail which overlooks the glen from a spectacular position above the forested western slopes opposite Ben Nevis. In this episode, we hear from writer and broadcaster Cameron McNeish on the beautiful ancient [...]
Glen Nevis podcasts with Dave MacLeod

The Friends of Nevis has produced a series of 6 podcasts exploring Glen Nevis. Scottish climber Dave MacLeod takes us on 6 classic low-level walks in Glen Nevis, exploring the sights, sounds, flora, fauna and natural history to be found. Along the way, Dave talks to many experts, long time visitors to the Glen and [...]

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Events

Date/Time	Event
14/06/2012 - 17/06/2012 09:00 -17:00	Ben Nevis Track Path Repair/Maintenance Work Parties JUNE 2012 Ben Nevis Inn, Fort William Inverness-shire
15/06/2012 15:00 -23:00	Caledonian Challenge Registration - Volunteers needed The Nevis Centre, Fort William
16/06/2012 11:00 -16:30	Curling Pond Completion Event Glen Nevis - meet at Ben Nevis Highland Centre (woollen mill) TBC, Fort William
17/06/2012 17:00 -20:30	FoN Midsummer Barbeque Glen Nevis Curling Ponds, Fort WIlliam

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Curling Ponds Spring Clean

A team of ten volunteers turned out on 23 March to get the old curling ponds at the foot of Glen Nevis into shape for the forthcoming season. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the area had not suffered too much with the excessive rainfall of the winter months and we were also more [...]

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Ben Nevis Summer Kit List

Having the correct equipment and clothing will keep you comfortable and safe during your climb of Ben Nevis. If you are climbing Ben Nevis in early or late summer please bring extra warm clothing and perhaps consider our Winter Kit List as winter conditions can persist on Ben Nevis until late June and from early [...]

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Best time of year to climb Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland and although it only stands at 1344m (4406ft) it is a real challenge. For less experienced walkers we would suggest only climbing Ben Nevis between May and September.

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Midsummer Madness??

Curling Ponds Spring Clean

Glen Nevis Walks episode 6

Glen Nevis Walks podcast episode 5

Glen Nevis Ancient settlements

Glen Nevis Podcast videos

Glen Nevis Walks Podcast episode 4: Steall

Glen Nevis Podcast episode 3

Glen Nevis podcast episode 2

Glen Nevis podcasts with Dave MacLeod

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Best time of year to climb Ben Nevis

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Best time of year to climb Ben Nevis

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