Luxury beach campsites in Ben Nevis

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Cosy Caravan in Roshven

This self-contained trailer has been a well loved part our home since 2010. We’re happy to welcome friends and visitors to stay in it from time to time. A beautiful, wild and remote setting on the West Coast of Scotland. Peace and quiet! A useful stopover on the way to the Skye ferry. Cars/bikes and wellington boots are recommended. Eggs from our free range hens are available to buy. It is a drive to reach the small local shops/pubs. Walks to beaches and woods. We look forward to welcoming you. The vintage caravan is a cosy, quiet, self-contained space positioned close by our house. It is surrounded by honeysuckle and clematis. Through the windows you can glimpse mountains and trees. There’s a small double bedroom and another small bedroom that can be arranged either with a generous single or small twin beds that are ideal for young children. The living area has couches and a dining table. The kitchenette has all the basics, fridge, microwave and a gas cooker. The bathroom has a shower, washbasin and toilet. This self-catering accommodation has its own private lockable entrance. Guests have access to the caravan, garden, and driveway. Nearest shops/pubs are a 20-30min DRIVE away - it's a good idea to bring everything you need as the road is long and you may not feel like going out again! Please let me know in advance if you require the small twin beds made up. From the last week of May through to early September it is midge season in the Scottish Highlands, so be prepared to encounter these tiny biting flies - however, a light breeze and a stick of citronella incense is usually enough to disperse them! On still nights I strongly recommend that you keep the windows closed, otherwise you may find clouds of midges invade your space. There is a cooling fan to make warm evenings more comfortable. A haven for creatives! During April and October we host artists’ residencies specially for socially engaged practitioners who would benefit from some time to rest and reconnect with nature. When you book via Hipcamp, a small community fee is added to your daily booking charge and this goes to support these residencies by helping to pay for logs for the wood stove during the artists' visits.

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Luxury beach campsites in Ben Nevis guide

Overview

The highest mountain in the British Isles, Ben Nevis (Beinn Nibheis) needs little introduction. The mist-shrouded peak attracts over a hundred thousand walkers every year, but that’s not to say it’s an easy way up—the 4,413-foot (1,345-metre) summit should only be tackled by those with hillwalking experience and navigation skills. Close to Fort William, the mountain is easy to access and there are two main routes to the top: the Mountain Track (also known as the Tourist Track or the Pony Track), which is the most trafficked, and the more challenging Carn Mor Dearg Arête.

When to go

June through October is the busiest season in Fort William and the surrounding Highland region, which can mean crowded trails and booked-up sites. If you want to avoid the crowds, spring is a good time to visit as the landscape will be lush and the temperature pleasantly cool enough for tackling the summit (but it will likely be freezing at the top). You can climb Ben Nevis year-round, but only very experienced climbers should attempt an ascent in the winter.

Know before you go

Wet conditions are inevitable at some point during a climb up Ben Nevis, so wear waterproof trousers, as well as a good waterproof coat, and proper walking boots that can handle the rocky paths.
Be sure to bring plenty of water and high-energy snacks, as well as a map and compass.
Whether hiking to the top or exploring the base, be sure to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code while visiting.