Volunteer for Ben Nevis: Help Maintain the Mountain Path

Volunteer for Ben Nevis: Help Maintain the Mountain Path

Help maintain the Ben Nevis path—join a rewarding day of hands-on conservation in the Highlands. No experience needed!

By Friends of Nevis

Date and time

Location

Ben Nevis Visitor Centre

Glen Nevis Fort William PH33 6ST United Kingdom

About this event

  • Paid venue parking

Help Keep Ben Nevis Wild & Welcoming—Join Our Volunteer Day!

Each year, over 150,000 visitors tread the paths of Ben Nevis, and now it's your chance to give back. Join us for a rewarding day in the great outdoors, where you'll help maintain the path that guides explorers through this iconic landscape. No prior experience is needed—just enthusiasm, a good level of fitness, and a willingness to get stuck in!

Meet us at the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre at 10am for a hands-on experience tackling the lower path to the Red Burn. You’ll be carrying tools like mattocks and spades over uneven, muddy terrain so come prepared with sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate layers, and enough food and drink for the day. We’ll provide the tools and gloves—just bring your energy and a love for the mountains!

Under 18s should be accompanied by an adult.

Frequently asked questions

Is this volunteer event suitable for children?

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult, and they must be able to walk halfway up Ben Nevis while carrying relatively weighty tools.

Can I bring my dog?

Well behaved pooches are welcome to join, but you must be able to keep them under control on a busy mountain path with livestock present while volunteering.

Organised by

Friends of Nevis

We are Friends of Nevis, a community conservation charity based in Lochaber in the West Highlands of Scotland. Our aim is to look after and manage Ben Nevis and the surrounding area. As a natural and cultural environment attracting over 150,000 visitors every year, the Nevis area needs sensitive management to maintain and protect its unique landscapes, flora, fauna and wildlife. If, like us, you love Ben Nevis & Glen Nevis please support us as we work to protect and enhance one of the finest landscapes in the country.

Free
Oct 30 · 10:00 GMT