Ben Nevis
Highest mountain in the British Isles, with a historic summit observatory.
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The mountain is known for its steep cliffs, historic observatory, and significance in meteorology and mountaineering.
- location
- Grampian Mountains, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland
- annual visitors
- approximately 150,000
- highest point in
- Scotland, United Kingdom, British Isles
Lore & Background
Its form has been shaped by glaciation.
Reader's Guide
Ben Nevis holds significance as the highest peak in the British Isles, a landmark for climbers and hikers, and a site of historical meteorological research. T. R. Wilson. The mountain's geology, a remnant of an ancient volcano, offers insights into Devonian and Carboniferous periods. The mountain's steep slopes and variable climate continue to challenge visitors, making it a symbol of natural grandeur and scientific heritage.
Did You Know?
- Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles.
- The summit observatory operated from 1883 to 1904 and influenced the development of the cloud chamber by C. T. R. Wilson.
- The mountain is all that remains of an ancient volcano that was active around 400 million years ago.
- The mountain's north face cliffs are among the highest in Scotland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Nevis?
Ben Nevis is the tallest mountain in Scotland, the wider United Kingdom, and the entire British Isles. It rises to 1,345 metres (4,413 ft) and sits at the western edge of the Grampian range near Fort William.
How tall is Ben Nevis?
The peak reaches 1,345 metres (4,413 ft) above sea level, making it the highest point in the British Isles.
Where is Ben Nevis located?
It stands in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, at the western end of the Grampian Mountains, close to the town of Fort William.
Who was the first person to climb Ben Nevis?
The first recorded ascent was made by James Robertson on 17 August 1771.
What is the Ben Nevis observatory?
A meteorological observatory operated on the summit from 1883 until 1904, collecting weather data that contributed to early British meteorology. It is no longer in use but remains a notable landmark on the peak.
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