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Ben Nevis
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Ben Nevis (nē`vĭs, nĕv`ĭs), peak, 4,406 ft (1,343 m) high, Highland, W Scotland, overlooking Glen Nevis; highest peak of Great Britain. Ruins of an observatory are on the summit, from which there is an impressive view, especially on the northeastern side with its precipice of more than 1,450 ft (442 m).

Ben Nevis

Highest mountain, British Isles. It is located in the Scottish Highlands; its summit, which reaches 4,406 ft (1,343 m), is a plateau of about 100 acres (40 hectares). Snow lies in some parts all year. It consists of a superstructure of volcanic rocks surmounting the ancient schists of the Highlands.

Ben Nevis
a mountain in W Scotland, in the Grampian mountains: highest peak in Great Britain. Height: 1344 m (4408 ft.)


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In Gaelic the mountain's name, Beinn Nibheis, has been linked with Irish and Gaelic words, meaning poisonous or terrible, implying a fairly ominous character.
BEN THERE, DONE THAT! Climbers hit their peak to raise cash for ... by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
 
 
 
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