Britain's tallest mountain

Top facts

Height-1344 M

Situation-Scotland

Closest town-Fort William

Most popular route to the top-the tourist route

Length of route-the tourist route is 16km

First person to reach the summit-James Robertson on 17th August 1771

Ben Nevis

Did

you know?

A piano was found at

the top of Ben Nevis in 2006.

Two ascents have

been made by car!

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Race

Every year a race takes place to the top and back again. The record stands at 1 hour 25 minutes and 34 seconds.

Climate

Snow can be found on Ben Nevis almost all year round. There can be a risk of avalanches during the winter months.