Ben Nevis (/ˈnɛvɪs/ NEV-iss; Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis, Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [pe(ɲ) ˈɲivɪʃ]) is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom and the British Isles. The summit is 1,345 metres (4,413 ft) above sea level and is the highest land in any direction for 739 kilometres (459 miles).[a] Ben Nevis stands at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Highland region of Lochaber, close to the town of Fort William.
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- Near the town of Fort William Ben Nevis is one of Scotland’s nine mountains above 1,200m.
- The north face of Ben Nevis is riven with buttresses, ridges, towers and pinnacles, and contains many classic scrambles and rock climbs.
- Ben Nevis also caters to climbing enthusiasts, with its north face one of the most celebrated climbing grounds in the UK.
- 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.
- Ben Nevis (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis) is the highest mountain in the British Isles. It is located at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber...
- Ben Nevis is the highest mountain of the British Isles and the highest peak of the Grampian Mountains. Its summit reaches an elevation of more than 4,400...
- One of the most interesting facts about Ben Nevis is that it took a long time for it to be officially recognised as Scotland’s highest peak.
- Alternatively, if you are based in Fort William, you could walk the 1.7 miles to the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre.
- Ben Nevis, towering at 1,345 meters (4,413 feet), is not only the tallest mountain in the UK but also a significant tourist attraction with approximately 150,000 ascents...
- Picking just one fun fact about Ben Nevis is tough because this mountain is full of surprises!
