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Tower Ridge Guide - Ben Nevis Guide

Climb the classic, Tower Ridge with a Tower Ridge Guide

Book an adventure you will never forget with one of our Tower Ridge Guides.


Tower Ridge, Ben Nevis is one of the best known and longest climbing routes in Britain. It is one of Ben Nevis' classic ridge's and stands proud of the North face cliffs, dividing the North face into two halves. Book a Tower Ridge Guide for this amazing route.


It is 600 m in length and graded as a Difficult rock climb and every step on it is interesting, the Little tower, the Great tower and the Eastern traverse are well known and with its sting in the tail, Tower gap, right at the very top of the route, it will keep you working right to the top of the route. You qualified and professional Tower Ridge Guide will know the ridge well and be able to help you through the challenges.


Tower Ridge finishes very close to the summit of Ben Nevis and is a great way to have an adventure whilst reaching the Summit and avoiding the main crowds on the Ben Nevis Mountain path.


A guided ascent of Tower Ridge is no easy day out but people with some scrambling experience, reasonable fitness and a head for heights will thoroughly enjoy their day with a Tower Ridge guide.


A day with a Tower Ridge Guide is available all year round but the seasons do offer their own challenge and prices start from £300. Kit hire is available for both summer and winter bookings.

Tower Ridge Guide enquiry

Tower Ridge Guide Prices

All prices are given as a total cost. If your group is larger than four, please get in touch to discuss. The price includes the use of a helmet and harness.


1 Person - £300

2 People - £330

3 People - £630

4 People - £660

Tower Ridge kit list

  • Waterproof jacket and trousers.
  • Socks.
  • Base layers are to be worn next to the skin. (not cotton)
  • Comfortable walking trousers. (not jeans)
  • Warm mid-layers. At least two, one to wear and one as an emergency layer.
  • Hats and gloves.
  • Head torch.
  • A small personal first aid kit. Plasters etc.
  • A flask and/or drinks bottle, 1l should be enough.
  • A rucksack. Anything larger than a 30l pack will do and a waterproof liner
  • An orange emergency survival bag.
  • A helmet*
  • A harness*
  • A belay plate and carabiner*


* - These items can be hired if needed. If you have any questions please ask.

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