The Wild in Me: Dave Cuthbertson
The Wild in Me films celebrate wildness and the relationships between people and wild places. In the second film in the series, renowned climber, photographer and mountain guide Dave 'Cubby' Cuthbertson explores Steall Gorge and the slopes of Ben Nevis as he reflects on a life shaped by the mountains.
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From the rushing torrents of Steall Waterfall to the summit of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain
Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis comprises 1,761 hectares within the Ben Nevis and Glencoe National Scenic Area - a mighty landscape of rugged peaks and ridges, the UK's highest summit, and beautiful Glen Nevis.
About Ben Nevis
Steall Gorge and Steall Waterfall
Dramatic Steall Waterfall is Scotland's second highest falls, with its waters plunging more than 100 metres. The spectacular two mile walk to the waterfall passes through rocky gorges and grassy meadows.
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Climbing Ben Nevis
More than 100,000 people climb to the summit of Ben Nevis each year. It's a challenging but rewarding experience. Find out more about making your own trip to the summit, including a description of the route and safety tips.
About the route
Fort William and Lochaber
From Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, travel west to discover Glenfinnan, sandy beaches at Morar, Arisaig and Mallaig on the west coast, head south to see Glencoe, or travel north-west along the Great Glen.
Discover LochaberPlan your trip to Ben Nevis and Lochaber
HF Holidays: Scottish Highlands Guided Walking Holiday
Discover one of the most celebrated glens in the world with its volcanic origins, and its dramatic landscapes offering breath-taking scenery – magnificent peaks, ridges and stunning seascapes. Easy walks are available, although if you’re up for the challenge HF Holidays have walks designed to test your stamina and bravery where you can tackle the famous Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest peak.
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Absolute Escapes: Self-guided walking holidays
Absolute Escapes are specialists in self-guided walking holidays in Scotland and proud members of the John Muir Trust. Our packages include carefully selected accommodation, baggage transfers, guidebook / map, and our emergency contact details. We offer some of the finest long-distance trails in Scotland, including the West Highland Way and the Skye Trail.
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Wilderness Scotland: West Highland Way
Joining a West Highland Way guided walking tour is a bucket list experience. Your senses will be tingling as you take in the iconic scenery of Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor and culminating the trip at the base of Ben Nevis. You'll learn about the area’s history and legends, as well as spotting rare flora and fauna along the route and your expert Wilderness Scotland guide will bring the landscape to life.
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WalkHighlands
To plan your own trip to discover the wild places around Britain's highest mountain, visit the WalkHighlands website which features a huge choice of great places to stay as well as all the best walks to do.
Find out morePromoting and protecting wild places
The John Muir Trust owns and cares for some of the finest wild places in the UK, including the summit of Ben Nevis. In acting to promote and protect wildness, we encourage sustainable land use that will allow future generations the opportunity to experience and benefit from the wild. It is important therefore that communities can thrive in and around our wildest locations, and that’s why we advocate slow tourism, where attention is focused on encouraging visitors to contribute to the preservation of a destination.
The Wild in Me: Helen Mort
In the first film in the Wild in Me series, poet Helen Mort finds inspiration for a new poem among the striking scenery of Quinag in Assynt, and at Sandwood Bay, one of the UK’s most awe-inspiring beaches.
