Climb to the highest point in the UK on a guided hike to the summit of Ben Nevis. Take the mountain path from Glen Nevis to the top of the mountain. Admire the views from the summit before descending back to the hostel. Start your adventure with a pickup from the designated meeting point in Glasgow. Travel to the Glen Nevis and begin your ascent of Ben Nevis. Follow the rocky but well-defined mountain path up to the summit. Take in the views of the surrounding landscape as you climb. Reach the summit plateau and the trig point in around 4 to 4.5 hours. Admire the remains of the observatory, which was built in 1883 and manned by 3 men at all times. See the summit trig point, which sits atop an impressive cairn, often buried completely in the winter snows. Enjoy the views from the top before beginning your descent back to Glen Nevis.