Ben Nevis Scotland mountain guide: height, location, routes and safety
The Ben Nevis Scotland mountain is the highest peak in Scotland, Great Britain and the British Isles. It rises 1,345 metres (4,413 feet) above sea level in Lochaber, in the Scottish Highlands, close to Fort William.Most visitors walk it by the Mountain Track from Glen Nevis. That path needs no technical climbing in normal summer conditions, but it is long, steep and exposed to fast-changing weather. This guide gives you the height and location answers first, then covers the route, preparation and safety.