Ben Nevis Parking
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- Small parking area at Ben Nevis for motorhomes and campervans
- Fort William five minutes’ drive and Fort Augustus 50 minutes
- Five minutes’ walk to Ben Nevis Visitor Centre and the Ben Nevis Path
If you’re looking to tackle Ben Nevis or any other Glen Nevis hills, here’s a fine spot indeed. Ben Nevis Parking is a mere five minutes’ drive from Fort William and couldn’t be a handier stopover place. It’s just five minutes’ walk from the visitor centre, the main route up Ben Nevis and – a bonus here – the West Highland Way.
There are a few rules and regulations: only campervans and small motorhomes are allowed to park here overnight, and you must park up on the hardstanding rather than the grass. There are no facilities, so you need to be self-contained with on-board toilet and shower facilities.
Daytime hours are reserved for cars and small vans, unless you’re staying for more than one night (you can pay for additional parking upon entry or through the Just Park app, which will charge an extra booking fee). While dogs are welcome, they must be on a lead at all times as there is livestock in the surrounding fields. Finally, all dog mess and litter must be removed from the site and disposed of responsibly.
Site type
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3Open all year
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Units longer than 7,5 metres are not allowed.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmacNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Ben Nevis Parking
Harland
Glen Nevis
Fort William
Fort William
Highlands and Islands
Scotland
PH33 6ST
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
56.80834°N
5.07779°W
Nearest transport
Coach47.4 km Pine Trees Leisure Park
Rail2.2 km Fort William Rail Station
4 km Banavie Rail Station
4.7 km Corpach Rail Station
Ferry2.5 km Fort William Ferry Landing
3.6 km Camusnagaul Ferry Landing
13.7 km Nether Lochaber Ferry Terminal
Airport43 km Oban (North Connel) Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
So there’s easy access to the Ben Nevis Path, the visitor centre (it’s recommended to check on weather conditions here before starting an ascent of the mountain) and the long-distance West Highland Way (all five minutes’ walk) as it wends its way north towards Inverness.
And there are loads of other things to do and see: perhaps visit the impressive Neptune’s Staircase lock flight (10 minutes’ drive), designed by Victorian engineer Thomas Telford, or take the so-called ‘Hogwarts Express’, a steam train ride on the scenic Jacobite Line (another Victorian technological marvel) between Fort William (five minutes’ drive) and the west coast at Mallaig.
If the kids are with you, go hunting for Nessie on Loch Ness boat trips from Fort Augustus (50 minutes), where you can also walk along the Great Glen Way. When the weather is with you, go kayaking on Loch Linnhe (10 minutes), and when it’s not, try the entertaining displays of stones and gems at Treasures of the Earth (15 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganavan | 47.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
West Highland Museum 2.3 km
Ben Nevis Distillery 3 km
Nevis Range Cable Cars 3.3 km
Treasures of the Earth 5 km
Glencoe Visitor Centre 15.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ben Nevis via the Mountain Track 1.1 km
The Lower Falls of Glen Nevis 5 km
Glen Nevis - The Lower Falls to Steall Falls 5 km
Glen Nevis Gorge and Steall Waterfall 5.8 km
The South West Shore of Loch Lochy 15.4 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ben Nevis Parking have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ben Nevis Parking dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ben Nevis Parking? So there’s easy access to the Ben Nevis Path, the visitor centre (it’s recommended to check on weather conditions here before starting an ascent of the mountain) and the long-distance West Highland … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ben Nevis Parking?
Camping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Gate is closed at 10 pm
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Ben Nevis Parking? From €11.33 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.