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The Ben Nevis Mountain Path in numbers: distance, ascent, time, the real risks with sources, and a clear list of days when you should not climb.
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The Ben Nevis Mountain Path in numbers: distance, ascent, time, the real risks with sources, and a clear list of days when you should not climb.

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