What Is the Highest Mountain in the UK?
The highest mountain in the UK is the iconic Ben Nevis, standing at an impressive 1,345m tall. Ben Nevis is located in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, close to the town of Fort William. The UK’s tallest mountain is part of the Grampian Mountain Range and attracts over 100,000 visitors every year – and with very good reason. Ben Nevis is truly stunning.
The most popular route to the summit is via The Mountain Track, with incredible views of the surrounding countryside. For more information on how to climb Ben Nevis, and summit the UK’s highest peak, click here.
Including Ben Nevis, the UK is home to over 200 mountains that rise above 1,000m – with the majority of these in Scotland. In fact, 192 of the highest 200 mountains in the UK can be found in Scotland. Here is a list of the top 10 highest mountains in the British Isles;
Top 10 Highest Mountains in Britain And Ireland
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Name |
Region |
Height (m) |
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1 |
Ben Nevis |
Grampians, Scotland |
1345 |
|
2 |
Ben Macdui |
Cairngorms, Scotland |
1309 |
|
3 |
Braeriach |
Cairngorms, Scotland |
1296 |
|
4 |
Cairn Toul |
Cairngorms, Scotland |
1291 |
|
5 |
Carn na Criche |
Cairngorms, Scotland |
1265 |
|
6 |
Sgor na Lochain Uaine |
Cairngorms, Scotland |
1258 |
|
7 |
Cairn Gorm |
Cairngorms, Scotland |
1245 |
|
8 |
Aonach Beag |
Grampians, Scotland |
1234 |
|
9 |
Aonach Mor |
Grampians, Scotland |
1221 |
|
10 |
Carn Dearg |
Monadh Liath, Scotland |
1221 |
The highest mountain outside of Scotland, is Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), located in the picturesque Snowdonia National Park. Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales and England and is one of Wales’ most famous landmarks. There are six different paths that lead to the summit of Snowdon, which can all be found here. Climbing Mount Snowdon is an adventure that should be on everyone’s bucket lists!
Despite Snowdon’s popularity, Wales’ other 1000m peaks are lesser known. Here is a list of Wales’ top 5 highest mountains –
Top 5 Highest Mountains in Wales
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Name |
Region |
Height (m) |
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1 |
Snowdon |
Snowdon, Snowdonia |
1085 |
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2 |
Garnedd Ugain |
Snowdon, Snowdonia |
1065 |
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3 |
Carnedd Llewelyn |
Carneddau, Snowdonia |
1064 |
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4 |
Carnedd Dafydd |
Carneddau, Snowdonia |
1044 |
|
5 |
Glyder Fawr |
Glyderau, Snowdonia |
1001 |
Ireland is also home to a few peaks over 1000m tall, including Carrauntoohil – Ireland’s tallest mountain. Carrauntoohil is part of the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks range and stands at an impressive 1038m tall. The most common route to the summit is via the Devil’s Ladder, attracting thousands of people from all over the world every year. On a fine day, the views from the summit are magnificent – and it’s definitely worth the hike!
Top 5 Highest Mountains in Ireland
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Name |
Region |
Height (m) |
|
1 |
Carrauntoohil |
MacGillycuddy's Reeks |
1039 |
|
2 |
Beenkeragh |
MacGillycuddy's Reeks |
1008 |
|
3 |
Caher |
MacGillycuddy's Reeks |
1000 |
|
4 |
Knocknapeasta |
MacGillycuddy's Reeks |
988 |
|
5 |
Bearna Rua |
MacGillycuddy's Reeks |
973 |
Scafell Pike is England’s highest mountain (978m) and can be found in the stunning Lake District National Park. The hike to the summit is long, but well worth the effort – as you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding areas. For more information on Scafell Pike click here.
Top 5 Highest Mountains in England
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Name |
Region |
Height (m) |
|
1 |
Scafell Pike |
Lake District (SW) |
978 |
|
2 |
Scafell |
Lake District (SW) |
964 |
|
3 |
Helvellyn |
Lake District (NE) |
950 |
|
4 |
Ill Crag |
Lake District (SW) |
935 |
|
5 |
Broad Crag |
Lake District (SW) |
934 |
Are you looking to summit one of the highest mountains in the UK? Why not take on one of our UK trekking challenges. You’ll be supported by a highly experienced event team who will be motivating you from start to finish. Our trekking challenges range from something for the complete beginner to those looking to push themselves out of their comfort zone and take on a multi-peak adventure!
Our UK Trekking Adventures
Summit the highest mountain in the UK on our Ben Nevis Trek. This weekend challenge takes us to the heart of the Scottish Highlands, as we trek along the Tourist Path to summit the magnificent Ben Nevis.
Take on the tallest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales on our classic Three Peaks Challenge. This trekking adventure will test us both mentally and physically as we hike to the summit of some of the highest mountains in the UK, one after another! The aim of the challenge is to keep our trekking time under 15 hours. The sense of achievement as you reach the bottom of Snowdon, will be second to none!
Climb to the highest point in Wales on our Snowdon at Night adventure! Conquer Snowdon with a twist as we take on Wales’ highest mountain at night.
If you are looking to push yourself outside your comfort zone, then our 24 Peaks Challenge is for you. The aim is to conquer 24 peaks in the stunning Lake District, over two consecutive days.
For more trekking challenges, head over to the challenge pages on our website, or call us on 01244 676454 and a member of our events team will be happy to discuss our challenges!
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