What is the highest mountain in Scotland?

The highest mountain in Scotland is Ben Nevis which is also the largest mountain in the British Isles. Every year, over 150,000 people from all over the world make the trip and then attempt to climb to the top and summit this majestic mountain.

This is not an easy climb and will test your abilities, strength and endurance.

About Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom and the British Isles. With a summit of 4,411 feet (1,345 m) above sea level it is the highest land in any direction for 459 miles (739 kilometres). Ben Nevis is close to the town of Fort William which is the perfect spot from which to explore the mountain.

Most of the 150,000 people attempting to climb Ben Nevis every year use the Mountain Track from Glen Nevis. The cliffs of the north face are among the highest in Scotland at 700-metre (2,300 ft), providing classic scrambles and rock climbs of all difficulties for all levels of climbers and mountaineers. Ice climbing is also very popular at this location.

At the summit,which is the collapsed dome of an ancient volcano you will find the ruins of an observatory which was continuously staffed between 1883 and 1904. The observatory was used as an observation station to collect Meteorological data collected during this period is still important for understanding Scottish mountain weather.

Parking and other information for Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis Visitor Centre

Parking at the Ben Nevis visitor centre is the most popular and the most used car park. It is advisable to always go into the visitor centre before trekking up Ben Nevis to ensure the weather is suitable and the conditions are safe. The car park is situated next to the visitor centre and there is enough parking for around 80 cars and 4 coaches.

For more parking and other information: – https://bennevis.co.uk/parking/

EXPERIENCE BEN NEVIS

As we have mentioned the closest town is Fort William and a good place to use as a base when visiting Ben Nevis.

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