Fun facts about Ben Nevis
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The name 'Ben Nevis' comes from the Gaelic 'Beinn Nibheis', meaning 'mountain of the Nevis'.
Ben Nevis
United Kingdom
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles. Ben Nevis stands at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Highland region of Lochaber, close to the town of Fort William.
From the “Etymology” section
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Ben Nevis presents the longest and steepest hill slope in Britain, rising 1,200 metres in about 2 kilometres.
Ben Nevis
United Kingdom
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles. Ben Nevis stands at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Highland region of Lochaber, close to the town of Fort William.
From the “Geography” section
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The first recorded ascent of Ben Nevis was made on 17 August 1771 by James Robertson, an Edinburgh botanist.
Ben Nevis
United Kingdom
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles. Ben Nevis stands at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Highland region of Lochaber, close to the town of Fort William.
From the “History” section
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The first competitive race on Ben Nevis was held on 3 June 1898, with ten competitors running the course.
Ben Nevis
United Kingdom
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles. Ben Nevis stands at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Highland region of Lochaber, close to the town of Fort William.
From the “Outdoor recreation” section
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Ben Nevis was the name of a White Star Line packet ship that carried immigrants who became the Wends of Texas in 1854.
Ben Nevis
United Kingdom
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles. Ben Nevis stands at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Highland region of Lochaber, close to the town of Fort William.
From the “In popular culture” section
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