Ben Nevis, east of Fort William, is the highest mountain in Scotland and Great Britain. The Gaelic name “Beinn Nibheis” can be translated as “mountain with its head in the clouds”. The summit of the former volcano is covered in fog or rain 300 days a year due to its maritime location. The weather conditions pose a severe risk for mountaineers. The first documented ascent of Ben Nevis took place in 1771. Today it is one of the world's most frequented peaks. The 700 meter high northeast face is particularly popular for ice climbing.
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Elevation: 1345 m
Country and region: United Kingdom, Scotland
Mountain range: Grampian Mountains
Prominence: 1345 m
Orometric dominance: 100
Coordinates: 56.796850, -5.003508