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Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis


Postby thunderchocolate » Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:53 am

Route description: Ben Nevis by the Mountain Path

Munros included on this walk: Ben Nevis

Date walked: 16/07/2011

Time taken: 5 hours

Distance: 17 km

Ascent: 1352m

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Second time my daughter and I had climbed Ben Nevis and once again it was raining with poor visiblity.
Took 3 and a half hours to get up to the top but only 2 hours 5 mins to get down. Never moved so quickly in my life.
407 About 500m up Ben Nevis.JPG

424 Even nearer the top.JPG

438 Me at top.JPG

445 3 Cairns near the top.JPG

452 Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe from 750m.JPG
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