Ben Nevis provides some of the finest mountaineering and rock climbing routes in the British Isles. On the north-east side there are routes of all lengths and grades from two pitch Very Difficult climbs to E grade routes nearly 300 metres in length. At 420 metres, 'The Long Climb' (Very Severe) is one of the longest rock climbs in Britain.

A climb up one of the classic ridges of 'The Ben' can give a mountaineering adventure which is second to none in quality and situation. The most popular of the ridges is probably Tower Ridge, a stupendous 600 metres of superb scrambling and climbing at Difficult standard. The north side of Ben Nevis is not the place to practise elementary mountaineering and climbing skills and beginners wishing to venture up this side of the mountain should go with an experienced mountaineer or mountain guide (see also 'the ascent of Ben Nevis' ). Lower down on the south side of the mountain, the smaller crags of Glen Nevis provide dozens of shorter climbs.

For more specific climbing information , please visit Lochaber.com website