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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ben Nevis (Gaelic: Beinn
Nibheis) is the highest mountain in Great Britain. It is located at the
western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of Scotland,
close to the coastal town of Fort William.
In common with many other Scottish mountains, it is known to locals as
simply The Ben. However, if walkers and climbers from outwith Scotland use
the term "The Ben" they usually mean Ben Nevis. It attracts an estimated
100,000 ascents a year, around three-quarters of which are made using the
well-constructed Pony Track from Glen Nevis on the south side of the
mountain. For climbers and mountaineers the main attraction lies in the
700-metre-high cliffs of the north face: among the highest cliffs in
Britain, they harbour some classic scrambles and rock climbs of all
difficulties, and are one of the principal locations in the UK for ice
climbing.
The summit, at 1,344 metres (4,406 ft) above sea level, features the ruins
of an observatory which was permanently staffed between 1883 and 1904. The
meteorological data collected during this period is still important for an
understanding of Scottish mountain weather. C. T. R. Wilson was inspired to
invent the cloud chamber after a period spent working at the observatory.
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Location
Mt. Ben Nevis 56° 47′ 49.15″ N, 5°
0′ 17.22″ W
Lochaber area of Scotland
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- Food
- Water / Drink
- Hat / Sun Hat
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- First Aid Kit
- Compass
- Whistle
- Water & Wind Proof Jacket
- Water & Wind Proof Trousers
- Watch
- Torch
- Sun Cream*
- Mobile Phone*
- Hiking Sticks*
- Sun Glasses*
- Spare Batteries*
- Digital Camera*
Recommended Clothing
- Walking Boots
- Thick Socks
- Fleece
- Warm Comfortable Trousers (Not Jeans)
- Thermal Top
* Optional
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