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Fascinating Facts

Superlative Lochaber

Loch Abair barraichte


Lochaber is well known as the home of the UK's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. But did you know that Lochaber's dramatic Highland landscape also contains some of the most outstanding natural features in Scotland?

 

Highest Mountain

BEN NEVIS - the highest mountain in the British Isles

Deepest Loch

LOCH MORAR - Britain's deepest freshwater loch

Longest Glen

THE GREAT GLEN - the longest glen in the country

 

Deepest Pothole

UAMH NAN CLAIG-IONN - Scotland's deepest pothole

Most Westerly Point

POINT OF ARDNAMURCHAN - the most westerly place on the British mainland

Photo Gallery

View some examples of Lochaber's spectacular scenery