The Ledge Route is the North Face of Ben Nevis for non-climbers. Ben Nevis by the Mountain Path. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain. Height Gained – 1300 metres, Distance – 8 km, Time –4-5 hours – ONE WAY ONLY. The route can even hold snow well into the summer, so you may need winter kit such as crampons … The Ledge Route up Ben Nevis No ratings yet. The track up Ben Nevis commonly referred to as the 'Tourist Route,' the 'Tourist Track' or the 'Pony Track' is in fact the old access route to the now ruined Observatory and was designed as a rough bridle path for ponies.. This route via Carn Dearg (1221) is still a challenging route that has some sections of Grade 1 scrambles, surrounded by proper rock climbs. This is yet another scramble, this time climbing Ben Nevis via the Ledge Route on the North Face and up to Carn Dearg (1221) and along to the summit. The route starts from the CIC Hut and so can be started proper from either Glen Nevis or the North Face Car Park. Ben Nevis via the Ledge Route. Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. The route described here is the standard way up the mountain; it is straightforward, if strenuous, by hillwalking standards, but the less experienced should be … The Mountain Track up Ben Nevis.