Charles Inglis Clark (C.I.C.) Memorial Hut


About The C.I.C.

Arguably the only alpine-style mountain hut in the UK, the C.I.C. hut provides shelter from some extremely harsh weather. It gives unparalleled access to summer and winter climbing on the North Face of Ben Nevis.

Location

Ben Nevis North Face, Lochaber
( NN 16738 72233 )

Getting there

From the North Face car park head approximately south-eastward, briefly on a track and then onto a good path that roughly shadows the Allt a'Mhuillin.

The CIC is an unmanned, key required for Access.

The approach to the hut involves travel in mountainous terrain. Users of the hut, especially in Winter, should ensure they are suitably equipped and skilled for the conditions.

You will be required to take your own sleeping bag and food.

The most direct approach to the hut is from the Foresty and Land Scotland's North Face car park near Torlundy. Follow the way-marked from the North Face car park, then continue.

North Face Car Park

Facilities

  • 26 alpine beds with mattress (4 beds reserved for smc members, booked in advance)
  • Full modern kitchen, with gas oven and hobs.
  • Gas heating.
  • Electric lighting,with background heating.
  • Power outlets for lower powered devices.
  • Drying room.
  • Composting toilet.
  • Water accessable from standpipe outside (can freeze).

Bookings

The CIC hut is in high demand throughout the winter season, bookings should be made well in advance to secure alpine bunks. Scroll down to see hut availability.

Note there are no refunds for winter bookings.

Fee winter December to April £26.00 per person night. This includes vat.

Fee summer May to November £20.00 per person night.This includes vat. 

Note: There will be increase to rates from 01-Dec-24

Fee winter December to April £30.00 per person night. This includes vat.

All booking are sold for 2 persons booking. If you are looking for a booking for single person or odd number. Please contact custodain directly.

Applications to stay at the hut should be addressed to the Custodian: Robin Clothier

Cichutbennevis@outlook.com

On Line Booking

On line booking is now availability at the CIC.

Go to CIC availability calendar below.

https://www.smc.org.uk/huts/cic

Double tap dates your are looking for.

Complete information and make payment.

For SMC Members and Non-SMC you can use this link to access your login area:  https://scottishmountaineeringclub.anytimebooking.eu/my_accounT.

SMC members will need to first contact Robin Clothier, so I can update your details.

History

The hut was erected in 1928/9 by Dr and Mrs Inglis Clark in memory of their son Charles Inglis Clark who was killed in action in the 1914-1918 War. The original building was extensively refurbished and extended between 2008 and 2012.

Latest reports from the CIC hut can be found on its Facebook page: cichutbennevis.

Follow our webcam weather station https://holfuy.com/en/weather/1746

 

Custodian Message

Note: The forestry and land scotland are carrying out works adjacent to north face car park which may lead to reduced parkings.



FLS have now introduced chargers for the north face car park. see link below.



https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/north-face.



Booking is now open for winter/summer 2024



Booking can be made online via link below for first time user.



https://www.smc.org.uk/huts/cic



If you have an account use.



https://scottishmountaineeringclub.anytimebooking.eu/my_account/ 



If you are a single user please email: cichutbennevis@outlook.com 


This availability calendar is not updated in real-time so is indicative only. Enquires to stay in the hut must always be made in advance by contacting the custodian who will also be able to advise on minimum group size.

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