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  2. Ben Nevis - Wikipedia

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    Ben Nevis (/ ˈ n ɛ v ɪ s / NEV-iss; Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis, Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [pe(ɲ) ˈɲivɪʃ]) 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. The ...

  3. Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area - Wikipedia

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    Ben Nevis and Glen Coe is a national scenic area (NSA) covering part of the Highlands of Scotland surrounding Ben Nevis and Glen Coe, [3] in which certain forms of development are restricted. It is one of 40 such areas in Scotland, which are defined so as to identify areas of exceptional scenery and to ensure their protection from inappropriate ...

  4. National Three Peaks Challenge - Wikipedia

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    Ben Nevis (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis) is the highest mountain in the British Isles. It is located at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands , close to the town of Fort William .

  5. Achintee, Fort William - Wikipedia

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    Achintee (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh an t-Suidhe) is a location in Glen Nevis in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is around 2 km south-east of Fort William and just to the east of the River Nevis. [1] Achintee is the starting point for the "Mountain Path", the most popular route up Ben Nevis. The Ben Nevis Inn is within Achintee, at the ...

  6. Schiehallion - Wikipedia

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    Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, can be seen to the west from the summit of Schiehallion. By 1999, when the John Muir Trust bought the estate, the main path had become exceedingly eroded by the passage of many thousands of walkers. The scar was visible from quite a distance.

  7. List of mountain peaks by prominence - Wikipedia

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    Ben Nevis: Ama Dablam Nepal: 6,812 1,041: Tremendous height Matterhorn/Monte Cervino Italy Switzerland: 4,478 1,031: 3,447 Weisshorn (4,507 m) / Its first ascent popularised mountain climbing culture Eiger Switzerland: 3,967 362: 3,605 Mönch (4,099 m) / Famed for its dangerous North face climb Pidurutalagala Sri Lanka: 2,524 2,524: 0 Mount Pico

  8. Aonach Mòr - Wikipedia

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    The Nevis Range alpine ski area is located on the mountain's northern and eastern slopes. The ski area was opened in 1989. [ 5 ] A gondola lift and several chairlifts and ski tows provide access to 35 runs.

  9. Meall an t-Suidhe - Wikipedia

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    The mountain is located close to the pony trail, the most frequented route to the Ben Nevis. [3] Some guidebooks propose the ascent to its summit as an easier and less demanding alternative to the Ben Nevis. They also note that Meall an t-Suidhe is peaceful and is more often free from clouds than its more imposing and crowded neighbour.