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Fun fact 4 about Ben Nevis

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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
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Ben Nevis

United Kingdom

Elevation
1,345 m
Countries
United Kingdom
46th tallest mountain in the world

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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