Ben Nevis Hike Gallery: July 2025

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July 20, 2025

On 19 July 2025, members of the Kenyan community in Scotland took on the exhilarating challenge of hiking Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the UK. From misty trails to panoramic summit views, it was a day filled with grit, laughter, and a shared love for the outdoors.

View from inside a car heading through a forested road in the Highlands.

View from inside a car heading through a forested road in the Highlands.

Mountain road curving toward Buachaille Etive Mòr in Glen Coe.

Mountain road curving toward Buachaille Etive Mòr in Glen Coe.

Welcome board at Ben Nevis trailhead showing walking map and safety tips.

Welcome board at Ben Nevis trailhead showing walking map and safety tips.

Pedestrian bridge with metal arches surrounded by greenery.

Pedestrian bridge with metal arches surrounded by greenery.

Three hikers climbing a rocky trail with rolling hills in the background.

Three hikers climbing a rocky trail with rolling hills in the background.

Group selfie of smiling hikers posing with peace signs on the trail.

Group selfie of smiling hikers posing with peace signs on the trail.

Group of hikers looking out over the valley from the mountainside trail.

Group of hikers looking out over the valley from the mountainside trail.

Hiking group posing together with backpacks, smiling on a trail ledge.

Hiking group posing together with backpacks, smiling on a trail ledge.

Expansive view of green hills, forest, and winding trails in Glen Nevis.

Expansive view of green hills, forest, and winding trails in Glen Nevis.

Trail packed with hikers climbing up a rocky path surrounded by trees.

Trail packed with hikers climbing up a rocky path surrounded by trees.

A line of hikers makes their way up a steep, stone-paved path surrounded by lush green ferns and grassy hills.

A line of hikers makes their way up a steep, stone-paved path surrounded by lush green ferns and grassy hills.

A scenic overlook from a higher elevation on the hike.

A scenic overlook from a higher elevation on the hike.

A wide-angle shot of the mountain trail lined with flat rocks, descending into the valley.

A wide-angle shot of the mountain trail lined with flat rocks, descending into the valley.

Two hikers in the foreground, mid-climb, walking alongside a stone wall.

Two hikers in the foreground, mid-climb, walking alongside a stone wall.

Looking back at a long stream of hikers climbing the winding trail that cuts across a green valley.

Looking back at a long stream of hikers climbing the winding trail that cuts across a green valley.

A closer view of a group climbing a rocky section of the trail, showing the effort of ascending.

A closer view of a group climbing a rocky section of the trail, showing the effort of ascending.

A mid-climb snapshot featuring three Kenyan hikers, surrounded by rugged beauty.

A mid-climb snapshot featuring three Kenyan hikers, surrounded by rugged beauty.

A spectacular viewpoint near the halfway point.

A spectacular viewpoint near the halfway point.

Another wide vista shot showing the meandering trail below with small groups of hikers scattered across the grassy slopes.

Another wide vista shot showing the meandering trail below with small groups of hikers scattered across the grassy slopes.

A high-elevation landscape shot of the surrounding mountain ranges and valleys.

A high-elevation landscape shot of the surrounding mountain ranges and valleys.

A group of hikers ascends the winding, stony trail toward Ben Nevis with Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe glistening below.

A group of hikers ascends the winding, stony trail toward Ben Nevis with Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe glistening below.

Expansive view from a mid-altitude section of Ben Nevis, looking across a patchwork of forest, hills, and lochs far below.

Expansive view from a mid-altitude section of Ben Nevis, looking across a patchwork of forest, hills, and lochs far below.

Looking down toward Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe from the zigzagging mountain trail.

Looking down toward Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe from the zigzagging mountain trail.

Another striking view of the lush glen from higher up the mountain, showcasing ridges and valleys stretching into the distance.

Another striking view of the lush glen from higher up the mountain, showcasing ridges and valleys stretching into the distance.

A tough, rocky ascent with two hikers navigating uneven stones.

A tough, rocky ascent with two hikers navigating uneven stones.

Sunlight breaks through the clouds over a distant loch as the trail continues across rocky, sloping terrain.

Sunlight breaks through the clouds over a distant loch as the trail continues across rocky, sloping terrain.

A panoramic bird’s-eye view of Fort William and Loch Linnhe, framed by lush hills.

A panoramic bird’s-eye view of Fort William and Loch Linnhe, framed by lush hills.

Two hikers traverse a steep trail of jagged rock, with the full depth of the surrounding highlands sprawling behind them.

Two hikers traverse a steep trail of jagged rock, with the full depth of the surrounding highlands sprawling behind them.

Hikers climbing a winding, rocky path high above the valley. The vast mountain ridges and lochs behind them underscore the altitude and remoteness of the route.

Hikers climbing a winding, rocky path high above the valley. The vast mountain ridges and lochs behind them underscore the altitude and remoteness of the route.

Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe lies still between the hills, seen from an elevated vantage point.

Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe lies still between the hills, seen from an elevated vantage point.

A striking view looking down onto a wide, glistening loch nestled in a remote valley. Rolling green hills surround the water, and layered mountains fade into the misty distance.

A striking view looking down onto a wide, glistening loch nestled in a remote valley. Rolling green hills surround the water, and layered mountains fade into the misty distance.

A group of hikers, some with trekking poles, make their way up a rugged and steep rocky trail.

A group of hikers, some with trekking poles, make their way up a rugged and steep rocky trail.

A dramatic drop into a rocky gully framed by steep cliffs.

A dramatic drop into a rocky gully framed by steep cliffs.

Misty summit scene with jagged stones in every direction. The visibility is low, and the environment feels harsh and exposed, reflecting the wild conditions near the peak.

Misty summit scene with jagged stones in every direction. The visibility is low, and the environment feels harsh and exposed, reflecting the wild conditions near the peak.

A trio of hikers makes their way across a barren, rocky summit plateau toward the stone ruins near the top of Ben Nevis.

A trio of hikers makes their way across a barren, rocky summit plateau toward the stone ruins near the top of Ben Nevis.

A stone memorial plaque reading “In memory of the members of the United Nations Organisation 17th August 1965,” built into a rocky wall near the summit.

A stone memorial plaque reading “In memory of the members of the United Nations Organisation 17th August 1965,” built into a rocky wall near the summit.

Three smiling hikers pose proudly at the misty summit. They’re dressed in climbing gear, celebrating their achievement with joy and camaraderie in the clouds.

Three smiling hikers pose proudly at the misty summit. They’re dressed in climbing gear, celebrating their achievement with joy and camaraderie in the clouds.

A larger group of hikers is gathered at the summit area, chatting and resting. The background is completely clouded in, giving the scene a quiet, surreal atmosphere.

A larger group of hikers is gathered at the summit area, chatting and resting. The background is completely clouded in, giving the scene a quiet, surreal atmosphere.

Hikers at the summit trig point, the official highest point of Ben Nevis and take photos. The stone pillar is surrounded by thick fog, making it feel like the top of the world.

Hikers at the summit trig point, the official highest point of Ben Nevis and take photos. The stone pillar is surrounded by thick fog, making it feel like the top of the world.

The trail curves along the ridge with expansive views of distant lochs and hills below.

The trail curves along the ridge with expansive views of distant lochs and hills below.

A smiling group poses cheerfully against a misty summit backdrop. Despite the fog and rocky terrain, the mood is high and celebratory, a well-earned achievement.

A smiling group poses cheerfully against a misty summit backdrop. Despite the fog and rocky terrain, the mood is high and celebratory, a well-earned achievement.

The descent begins. Hikers carefully make their way down a misty, stone-laden trail from the summit of Ben Nevis.

The descent begins. Hikers carefully make their way down a misty, stone-laden trail from the summit of Ben Nevis.

A line of hikers cautiously navigates the steep, loose rock path just below the summit.

A line of hikers cautiously navigates the steep, loose rock path just below the summit.

The rocky trail becomes more distinct as the mist begins to lift. Hikers descend in pairs and small groups, some pausing to steady themselves amid the uneven terrain.

The rocky trail becomes more distinct as the mist begins to lift. Hikers descend in pairs and small groups, some pausing to steady themselves amid the uneven terrain.

Hikers descend a steep, rocky trail.

Hikers descend a steep, rocky trail.

A group of hikers pause for a picture.

A group of hikers pause for a picture.

A group of hikers pose proudly on the descending trail, pausing amidst the rocky terrain.

A group of hikers pose proudly on the descending trail, pausing amidst the rocky terrain.

Back view of hikers stepping down uneven stone path.

Back view of hikers stepping down uneven stone path.

Descending hikers pass by large boulders and lichen-covered rock faces. The trail winds sharply, requiring concentration to navigate safely.

Descending hikers pass by large boulders and lichen-covered rock faces. The trail winds sharply, requiring concentration to navigate safely.

A vibrant group of Kenyan hikers pauses on a rocky descent, surrounded by panoramic views of the Highlands and Loch Linnhe below.

A vibrant group of Kenyan hikers pauses on a rocky descent, surrounded by panoramic views of the Highlands and Loch Linnhe below.

A group of Kenyan hikers gathers at a scenic rocky outcrop.

A group of Kenyan hikers gathers at a scenic rocky outcrop.

A proud moment at high altitude as a group of Kenyan hikers pose with the Kenyan flag against a stunning mountainous backdrop.

A proud moment at high altitude as a group of Kenyan hikers pose with the Kenyan flag against a stunning mountainous backdrop.

Another joyful group shot of Kenyan hikers holding the national flag high on Ben Nevis.

Another joyful group shot of Kenyan hikers holding the national flag high on Ben Nevis.

A wide-angle selfie captures the jubilant Kenyan hiking group at a stunning viewpoint on Ben Nevis.

A wide-angle selfie captures the jubilant Kenyan hiking group at a stunning viewpoint on Ben Nevis.

A proud moment captured as seven Kenyan hikers pose together on the rocky summit, holding the national flag of Kenya.

A proud moment captured as seven Kenyan hikers pose together on the rocky summit, holding the national flag of Kenya.

Six Kenyan hikers pose proudly on the rocky terrain near the summit of Ben Nevis, holding the national flag.

Six Kenyan hikers pose proudly on the rocky terrain near the summit of Ben Nevis, holding the national flag.

Kenyan hikers carefully descend a steep, rocky path on Ben Nevis. One of them is holding the folded Kenyan flag while navigating the uneven trail.

Kenyan hikers carefully descend a steep, rocky path on Ben Nevis. One of them is holding the folded Kenyan flag while navigating the uneven trail.

Kenyan hikers make their way down a steep and rugged trail, backs to the camera.

Kenyan hikers make their way down a steep and rugged trail, backs to the camera.

Kenyan hikers descend a well-defined section of the Ben Nevis trail, bordered by lush green slopes.

Kenyan hikers descend a well-defined section of the Ben Nevis trail, bordered by lush green slopes.

Kenyans making their way down the well-maintained stone steps of Ben Nevis’s tourist path.

Kenyans making their way down the well-maintained stone steps of Ben Nevis’s tourist path.

From the first step to the final summit, this was more than just a hike, it was a celebration of resilience, unity, and the adventurous Kenyan spirit in Scotland.

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