Rob Johnson Ben Nevis Hike and Fly
Rob Johnson Ben Nevis Hike and Fly

Hike-and-fly from Britain’s highest peak

19 April, 2024

Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles – and although it’s small by Alpine standards at only 1,344m high it has a tough reputation.

Winter lasts much of the year here on the summit plateau, and its position in the northwest of Scotland means it is battered by gales and swept by storms.

So when mountain leader, pilot and filmmaker Rob Johnson saw a weather window for a classic ascent of the mountain via the steep and long Carn Mor Dearg arete and then a flight from the summit, he took it.

Join him as he guides us through his day, from first step to final touchdown.