- Welcome to Ben Nevis and the highest peak in the UK. The name, ‘Ben Nevis,’ comes from the Gaelic, ‘Beinn Nibheis.’ ‘beinn‘ is the common Gaelic word for...
- The name ‘Ben Nevis’ comes from the Gaelic word ‘Beinn Nibheis’. ‘Beinn’ is a common galley word for ‘mountain’.
- Otherwise, you'll find it hard to get back to the same pace and you'll feel even more tired and achey! Although, how much you enjoy Ben Nevis is vitally dependent...
- Ben Nevis gives its name to the Ben Nevis Range , a 16km long spine of mountains that run from Loch Linnhe in the west to Lairig Leanach in the east.
- Ben Nevis is the anglicized form of the Scots Gaelic name Beinn Nibheis. Ben Nevis is joined to Carn Mòr Dearg by the Carn Mòr Dearg Arête.
- An ancient giant of the land, Ben Nevis was once a massive active volcano which exploded and collapsed inwards on itself millions of years ago.
- The attempts to be the 'first' to do something unusual at the summit of Ben Nevis continue - and nowadays it's usually a charity that benefits.
- Its summit reaches an elevation of more than 4,400 feet (more than about 1,340 meters). Ben Nevis is located in the Highland council area of Scotland.
- Topping the list as the tallest of them all is Ben Nevis, a Scottish giant that holds a special place in the hearts of hikers, climbers, and nature enthusiasts.
- The best way to get to Ben Nevis is to stay in a hotel or BnB in Fort William or in Glen Nevis where there is a campsite and hostel.