The map extract below illustrates the potential hazards involved in navigating on the summit plateau of Ben Nevis. On the north side is the precipitous north face and to the south, the ground drops away steeply to Coire Eoghainn and Five Finger Gully. When descending from the summit (where there is a Trig Point and Emergency Shelter) it is essential to navigate well clear of the top of Gardyloo Gully (150 metres on a Grid Bearing of 231°) before turning to a Grid Bearing of 282°. The ability to follow a compass bearing and estimate distance travelled are essential mountain navigation skills. Always take a map (not just this extract) and compass and develop navigation skills on less serious terrain before going onto the high tops.

The correct bearings are shown on the map below (Permission by Harvey Maps).

Permission by Harvey Maps

For further details about safe mountain travel, please see the information and advice pages on the main Safety & Training page
These include:-
Enjoy the Hills in Safety
Winter Essentials
Learn to Read or Get Lost
Navigators' Dozen