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Site Name: Ben Nevis

County: Grampian (Lochaber), Highland

Nearest Place: Fort William

Also Near: Spean Bridge (Commando Monument - 12 miles)

OS Grid Ref: NN 161 710 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 1020 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: 3.5 miles E.S.E. from Fort William

Directions: A82 (Fort William) follow signs down gravel track to Ben Nevis

Parking: Free car park by bottom of gondola ride (ride not free)

Facilities: Shop, toilets. Restaurant & toilets at top of ride.

Accessibility: Footpaths left & right from restaurant.

Flying Area: Very exposed and a bit risky - best not go alone - 2 areas, on either shoulder of mountain, half way up.
Observe wind-socks on pylons to see which area is upwind.

Comments: WARNING - NO FENCES - DO NOT STEP BACK WITHOUT LOOKING !!! Short lines !!! (75 ft max)
Get used to flying BELOW where you are standing! Take warm wind-proof clothes as hypothermia is a real risk.
Sensible shoes or boots, as ground can be very wet. Take it easy on the footpath, this is heart attack territory.
If you try to get a buggy up there, you must be mad.

Local Clubs/Contacts:

Nearest Retailer:

Report By: Richard Nourse

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