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Castle Ridge Guides | Elite Guides
Castle Ridge on Ben Nevis is the shortest Ridge of the Ben Nevis Ridges but it packs a punch. Book your Castle Ridge Guide to climb this fantastic and exposed ridge. Castle Ridge has two distinct crux's, the first is a steep and tricky corner, often wet but with loads of great holds. The second crux is the memorable one, an exposed traverse out to a flake chimney with nothing but air beneath your feet.
The rest of the route has some fantastic scrambling and great views across to Ledge Route and less well travelled areas of the North Face of Ben Nevis. Castle Ridge is a grade 3 scramble, but it is just as hard as Tower Ridge and offers a great alternative or as another adventure if you have already climbed Tower Ridge. Round the day off with a descent of Ledge Route and it is a full on day with lots of adventure and scrambling.
Climb Castle Ridge year round
Prices
All prices are given as a total cost. If your group is larger than two, please get in touch to discuss. The use of helmets and harness are included in the price
- 1 Person - £300
- 2 People - £320
- 3 People - £630
- 4 People - £660
Castle Ridge enquiry
Castle Ridge Kit list
- Waterproof jacket and trousers.
- Socks.
- Base layers 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.
