John Muir Trust volunteers have donned their outdoor equipment and walking footwear in a bid to clear rubbish from Scotland's Ben Nevis.

The tireless work will ensure that the mountain's paths, woodland and loch side remain in top condition for any hikers and wildlife frequenting the area.

Workers stayed at the Corrour Estate and were also engaged in digging new paths to ease the passage of walkers through more treacherous parts of the landscape.

The trust noted on its website that they had been surprised by the amount of rubbish they discovered on the trip, resorting to offering members of the public litter bags to help with the clear up on their travels.

"Several members of the public including some participants in three peaks events helped the group of Trust volunteers to carry the 15 bags of rubbish collected at the summit and on the path down to the car park for disposal in a skip," the website noted.