Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis, mountain peak, near Fort William, western Scotland, in Great Britain. The peak lies in the Grampian Mountains. Its height is 1,343 m (4,406 ft), making it the highest point in the British Isles. Its rounded top is the result of 300 million years of erosion of what was once a lofty volcano. The mountain is snowcapped in winter, and some snow generally lingers in sheltered crevices year-round. Its summit is often shrouded in mist or cloud.

The north-western face is gently sloping, making it a long but easy ascent for walkers, while the north-eastern face, by contrast, is steep and rugged, with a 460 m (1,510 ft) precipice, one of the most challenging climbs in Britain. The mountain is therefore a very popular, if potentially dangerous, recreational destination.