Curly87 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 me and a mate are going up to fort william end of this month to trek for a week around ben nevis and i was just seeing whether or not you can just camp any where with in reason? also this time of year are you aloud to light camp fires? just thinking i know that the peak district has mostly been closed due to people lighting fires i would of liked to get some stalking in once im up there but unfortunately I don’t think my budget will allow it, ah well mayb another time just have to take in the awesome views for now cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Went camping there years ago got eaten alive by midges take loads of mossy cream :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted May 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 yer thought about that, got some Avon skin-so-soft on order, hear thats the dogs balls for midges :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjunkie Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 The midges in this part of Scotland are like midges nowhere else on earth! They are known for their ferocity, and unfortunately can spoil an otherwise really nice holiday. If you don't mind eating loads of garlic, start about 2 or 3 days before you go and dont stop til you get home. This seems to help, it leeches from your pores and puts them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il cacciatore Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Midges arent that bad c'mon. Take a net if your bothered by them, creams and all that don't work. I've been camping in alot of places in Scotland and never had anyone give me into trouble. I've even camped in a beer garden on one of the islands. People wont bother you if your courteous, not rowdy and take away your rubbish with you which will goes without saying really. Camp fires are alright, not heard of not being able to start them except in some camp sites. Hope this helps. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 the midges aint that bad this time of year its mainly later on in the year,have you booked onto a campsite?? if not i would as Fw can be a busy place at times. enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter-peter Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Went camping there years ago got eaten alive by midges take loads of mossy cream its mainly late august september we called em crocadile flies. the ******* sure do bite. re camping you can camp anywhere over 2,000 feet free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted May 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 nope havent booked a campsite yet we were hoping to go wild camping as it were, so probs be camping at the base of ben nevis and around that area just trying to work out the best way to carry food to last 7 days looking into buying some 24 hour army ration packs just hope the whether is on our side, i hear the views up there are amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 You can camp in the wild - just be considerate and leave the ground as you find it. Fires are ok too as long as you are careful (goes without saying). Only thing might be if you have your tent and its on land not quite in the wilds enough, and it is actually a farmers field (yes there are at the foot of the Ben) the farmer might not be too pleased if you camp there for a week. If you have any experience of walking up munros I advise against taking the 'tourist' path to the top - the views aren't the best on the way up otherwise. Have a great time desperado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushkin Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 There is a paying campsite in Glen Nevis itself that is quite good but expensive (showers are always roasting hot!). you can camp further up the glen in the area opposite the Glen nevis crags (just after you cross the PollDubh bridge - not as grand as it sounds) and about 1/4 mile along on the right hand side - flat area reached after a short walk across a moderately wet area and there is/was a sort of large passing place/laybye that you could park in. We used to camp here years ago (so it might have changed since then). As far as food goes, there are some great shops in Fort william itself which is only about 3 to 4 miles from where I'm talking about and prices are average for your local supermarket. As far as fires go, follow the country code and if you have a wee fire to keep you warm, make sure you keep it wee and well ringed by stones Have a great time but remember - after the lakes this is the next wettest part of Britain :blink: Pushkin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Got one thing to say to that - DOG SOLDIERS :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted May 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Got one thing to say to that - DOG SOLDIERS its alright they looked quite cute and fury in the film!! dam funny that movie cheers for the responses guys, we should have a good time up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 love that film -- make sure you takes your silver bullets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Never mind the midges wait til you see the TICKS !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Never mind the midges wait til you see the TICKS !!!!!!! *Shudders and starts to feel itchy* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darebear Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 waterproofs and wellies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushkin Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Available from most vets these days http://www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/inform...ick_removal.htm hurts a bit though - regardless of what they tell you Pushkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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