Ben Nevis (UK)

Highland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

10.2 miles (16.4 km) · 4,324 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ben Nevis (UK) is a 10.2-mile loop route in Highland, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 4,324 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 4,323 feet at an average 16.1% grade. Only 12% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.2 mi (16.4 km)
Elevation gain	4,324 ft (1,318 m)
Average gain	425 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 4,323 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.2%
Runnable	12% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	41%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	42%

Questions about Ben Nevis (UK)

How much elevation gain does Ben Nevis (UK) have?

Ben Nevis (UK) has 4,324 ft (1,318 m) of elevation gain over 10.2 miles (16.4 km). That averages 425 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ben Nevis (UK)?

The difficulty score for Ben Nevis (UK) is 17.6 of 100. That is harder than 87.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 12% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ben Nevis (UK)?

The longest climb on Ben Nevis (UK) runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 4,323 ft (1,318 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.2%.