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Ben Nevis

American  
[ben nee-vis, nev-is] / bɛn ˈni vɪs, ˈnɛv ɪs /

noun

  1. a mountain in NW Scotland, in the Grampians: highest peak in Great Britain. 4,406 feet (1,345 meters).

Ben Nevis British  
/ bɛn ˈnɛvɪs /

noun

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

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Human remains have been discovered on Ben Nevis following the search for a walker who went missing three years ago.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Faye Moffat, from Prestonpans in East Lothian, accompanied her dad Craig on the arduous ascent of Ben Nevis.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

In 2021, he traipsed for five months and 2,000 miles between London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Dublin and Belfast; before climbing Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

The family's Ben Nevis adventure raised more than £20,000.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2024

The instruments in the Ben Nevis Observatory, and in the Observing Station at Fort William, were of the best description.

From Meteorology or Weather Explained by M'Pherson, J. G.

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