After arriving back home in Scotland last week, I drew up a list of things I wish to do before I go back to work. Top of the list was Ben Nevis, the biggest mountain in scotland. Headed to Fort William on the 7am bus from Buchanan St. bus station. Got there about10am and walked 2miles to the campsite in the Glen Nevis valley. Everything I read before I left said it should take between 6-8hours. Since I was setting out late in the day, I thought it would be easier to stay over night. Had my backpack with my tent, sleeping bags, stove and all the other stuff. By the time I got everything unpacked and set up it was 12noon. There are two starting points. One at the Glen Nevis visitor centre, which
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