Climbing the tallest mountain in the UK - Ben Nevis (4K)

@donfranktv climbs the tallest mountain in the UK - Ben Nevis - Join us for some spectacular views and some unexpected snow on the way up.
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles. The summit is 1,345 metres (4,413 ft) above sea level and is the highest land in any direction for 739 kilometres (459 miles). Ben Nevis stands at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Highland region of Lochaber, close to the town of Fort William.
The mountain is a popular destination, attracting an estimated 130,000 ascents a year, around three-quarters of which use the Mountain Track from Glen Nevis. The 700-metre (2,300 ft) cliffs of the north face are among the highest in Scotland, providing classic scrambles and rock climbs of all difficulties for climbers and mountaineers. They are also the principal locations in Scotland for ice climbing.
The summit, which is the collapsed dome of an ancient volcano, features the ruins of an observatory which was continuously staffed between 1883 and 1904. The meteorological data collected during this period is still important for understanding 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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[@inbetween-days]

Hi Don, wow this is amazing. Fantastic views. Love the snow. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤️

[@donfranktv]

Hi Dave & Dawn, thanks for the kind words, the snow was unexpected as you can't see the top from where you start, was a great adventure. Have a great rest of the week - Don ❤

[@chrisisjustme7546]

Hi Don! Great video... Looked chilly at the summit! You're certainly getting about, this was beautiful great scenery. Thanks for sharing Neil and Ant 😊

[@donfranktv]

Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed! It was a warm day at the bottom so thought it would be ok in shorts - had no idea it would be like that at the top 🤣Have a great rest of the week - Don 🙂

[@chrisisjustme7546]

@donfranktv must admit I was surprised to see the snow... bet thd other hikers thought you were hard core in your shorts 😆 Great sense of achievement I imagine.

[@donfranktv]

@@chrisisjustme7546 haha they did. Everyone was coming back down with full on shoe grippers and poles - nearly gave up a couple of times but glad i made it. Took 4 hours to reach the summit in the end

[@morgsjoboo2247]

Hi Don
How amazing ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
I've mentioned it to Morgs about climbing Ben Nevis a few times but don't think he's keen to carry Boo up there as she would definitely want carrying some of the way 🙈😂
The views are amazing and it's made me want to definitely do it at some time
How great to see snow
You had a clear day too, most time we are in that area Ben Nevis is covered in mist
Thank you so much for sharing, loved this video and massive well done
Hope you're having a good week ❤

[@donfranktv]

Hi Jo, Morgs & Boo 🐾 Thank you so much, it's appreciated. Yes its a tough one getting up there - completely underestimated it but it really is worth it for the spectacular views. Was lucky to have a clear day. Hope you all have a lovely weekend and again, thanks for the support - Don ❤