DATE: 29-31 August 2025
DURATION: 2 nights/3 days
LOCATION: Ben Nevis, Scotland
ACCOMMODATION: Glen Nevis Hostel
TRIP RATING: Essentials
ABILITY: Difficult
PRICE: £425
Join us or an unforgettable weekend in the Scottish Highlands, where you’ll tackle the UK’s highest peak and enjoy a host of exciting activities in breathtaking surroundings.
The highlight of the weekend is a guided hike up Ben Nevis, led by experienced mountain guides, offering you the chance to tick this iconic summit off your bucket list. Your adventure doesn’t end there — Sunday features a watersports session at Neptune’s Staircase and a visit to the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, made legendary by the Harry Potter films, before ending our weekend together in Fort William.
This challenging yet rewarding adventure is perfect for those ready to push their limits and embrace the rugged beauty of Scotland. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to create lasting memories and conquer new heights this summer!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 2 x nights accommodation at Glen Nevis Hostel
✓ 2 x breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 x dinners
✓ Welcome with your OAG host
✓ Group ice-breaker with your OAG host
✓ Guided hike up the UK’s highest mountain Ben Nevis, with trained mountain guides
✓ Tick off the UK’s highest mountain from your bucket list!
✓ Sunday morning watersports activity session at Neptune’s Staircase
✓ Visit the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct for a quick photo opp!
✓ Lunch in Fort William on the Sunday to end our weekend together
✓ Evening games night with the group
✓ OAG host available throughout the trip
✓ WhatsApp group to connect with other guests
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✕ Travel to and from the venue
✕ Travel insurance for the trip
✕ Any additional meals or drinks not stated above (note: Saturday lunch is not included as we will be out – please bring a packed lunch with you, and you can store it in the YHA fridges overnight)
Itinerary
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change, and is weather dependent.
Friday
- Check in to Glen Nevis Hostel and meet your room mates
- Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
- Ice-breaker session with your OAG host
- Dinner with the group
Saturday
- Breakfast
- Guided hike up the UK’s highest mountain Ben Nevis, with trained mountain guides
- Celebratory drink to wrap up our day!
- Dinner with the group
- Free time to relax
- Quiz night with your fellow guests
Sunday
- Breakfast
- Check out and drive to our morning activity
- Watersports activity session at Neptune’s Staircase
- Visit to see the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct
- Lunch at Highland Cinema and free time to explore around the town of Fort William
- Free time to explore this beautiful area of the UK
Accommodation
Our accommodation for the weekend is the stunning Glen Nevis Hostel, only a short distance from the famous Fort William in the Grampian Mountains National Park. It offers our group comfortable accommodation sitting at the foot of Ben Nevis, with a wide range of private en-suite rooms and comfortable shared dorms with secure under-bed storage, USB power sockets and bedside lighting for every bed, surrounded by stunning scenery at every angle. After a long day hiking, we can head back to our accommodation and enjoy a tasty home-cooked meal.
Our accommodation for the trip will be in 4-bed and 6-bed dorms, exclusive to our group. If you’re booking with a friend let us know and we’ll make sure you get a room together.
NOTE: There is car parking at this accommodation, but if you can car share with someone please do. We love our planet!
Food
Our meals for the weekend will be prepared on-site at our accommodation, for breakfast and dinner. Saturday lunch is not included, as we will be out all day, so please bring something to eat for Saturday lunch, such as a packed lunch.
Getting here
The venue for our weekend is in the middle of the Grampian Mountains National Park, just outside the town of Fort William. The nearest airport is Inverness or Glasgow, or if driving you can coordinate car-sharing in the trip WhatsApp group.
Closest airport: Inverness, Glasgow
Address: Glen Nevis, Fort William, Inverness-shire PH33 6SY
FAQs
What kit do I need?
- Hiking/outdoor clothing including trail running shoes
- A towel and any cosmetics and toiletries
- Waterproof jacket, plus hat
- Fleece or warm jumper
- Small daypack for hiking and/or when out and about
- Water bottle and snacks
INSURANCE
It is the attendee’s responsibility to have the appropriate travel insurance for this trip. Please let us know if you have appropriate travel insurance before the trip. This will protect you in and run up to the trip in case you fall ill, or are injured and are then unable to make the event.
BOOK NOW
Be quick – we’re limited to just 20 spots on this adventure and expect them to sell out fast!
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