What is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

Ben Nevis (1,345 m), in the Grampian Mountains. The way up is the normal route, the Mountain Path from Glen Nevis, graded T2, about 6h 45m up. The best months are Jun–Sep.

What is the highest mountain you can hike in the United Kingdom?

Ben Nevis (1,345 m): the normal route, the Mountain Path from Glen Nevis, graded T2, about 6h 45m up, with no climbing and no glacier.

When is the best time to climb mountains in the United Kingdom?

For most peaks in the United Kingdom, May to September. Higher and glaciated peaks have a shorter season; each peak page rates every month.

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Mountains of the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom's highest mountain is Ben Nevis (1,345 m). peaks.fyi covers 29 peaks in the United Kingdom, in the Scottish Highlands, Cambrian Mountains and Grampian Mountains.

25 have a plain hiking route; 1 needs alpine climbing, scrambling or glacier skills.

Most of the United Kingdom's peaks are at their best from May to September; each row shows the best months for that peak.

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Peaks: 29
Highest: 1,345 m; Ben Nevis
With GPX: 29

Peaks, Highest First

Ben Nevis, 1,345 m, Grampian Mountains · United KingdomGrampian Mountains · United KingdomHike
1,345 m
Mountain Path from Glen Nevis · T2 · 6h 45m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX
Ben Macdui, 1,309 m, Cairngorms · United KingdomCairngorms · United KingdomHike
1,309 m
From the Cairngorm ski centre via Miadan Creag an Leth-choin and Lochan Buidhe · T2 · 5h 45m up · best Jun–Aug · GPX
Cairn Gorm, 1,245 m, Cairngorms · United KingdomCairngorms · United KingdomHike
1,245 m
Windy Ridge from the Coire Cas car park via the Ptarmigan station · T2 · 2h 30m up · best Jun–Aug · GPX
Ben Lawers, 1,214 m, Scottish Highlands · United KingdomScottish Highlands · United KingdomHike
1,214 m
Via Beinn Ghlas from the Ben Lawers NNR car park · T2 · 4h up · best May–Sep · GPX
Càrn Eige, 1,183 m, Northwest Highlands · United KingdomNorthwest Highlands · United KingdomMountain hike
1,183 m
From Chisholm Bridge via Gleann nam Fiadh and the east ridge · T3 · 6h 15m up · best Jun–Aug · GPX
Ben More, 1,174 m, Grampian Mountains · United KingdomGrampian Mountains · United KingdomHike
1,174 m
From Benmore Farm by the north-west ridge · T2 · 3h 45m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX
Snowdon, 1,085 m, Snowdonia · United KingdomSnowdonia · United KingdomHike
1,085 m
Llanberis Path · T2 · 4h up · best May–Jun · GPX
Schiehallion, 1,083 m, Grampian Mountains · United KingdomGrampian Mountains · United KingdomHike
1,083 m
East ridge from Braes of Foss · T2 · 3h 15m up · best May–Jun · GPX
An Teallach, 1,062 m, Northwest Highlands · United KingdomNorthwest Highlands · United KingdomMountain hike
1,062 m
From Dundonnell via Meall Garbh and Sròn a' Choire · T3 · 4h 15m up · best May–Jun · GPX
Liathach, 1,055 m, Scottish Highlands · United KingdomScottish Highlands · United KingdomAlpine hike
1,055 m
Spidean a' Choire Lèith from Glen Torridon via Coire Liath Mhòr · T4 · 4h 30m up · best May–Jun · GPX
Buachaille Etive Mòr, 1,021 m, Grampian Mountains · United KingdomGrampian Mountains · United KingdomMountain hike
1,021 m
Stob Dearg from Altnafeadh via Coire na Tulaich · T3 · 3h up · best May–Jun · GPX
Beinn Eighe, 1,010 m, Scottish Highlands · United KingdomScottish Highlands · United KingdomMountain hike
1,010 m
Western summits circuit: Coire an Laoigh, Spidean Coire nan Clach and Ruadh-stac Mòr, descending Coire Mhic Fhearchair · T3 · 5h 45m up · best May–Sep · GPX
Ben More Assynt, 998 m, Northwest Highlands · United KingdomNorthwest Highlands · United KingdomMountain hike
998 m
From Inchnadamph via Gleann Dubh and Conival · T3 · 4h 45m up · best May–Jun · GPX
Sgùrr Alasdair, 992 m, Cuillin · United KingdomCuillin · United KingdomEasy alpine
992 m
From Glen Brittle via Coire Lagan and the Great Stone Chute · F · T5 · 4h up · best May–Jun · GPX
Scafell Pike, 978 m, Lake District · United KingdomLake District · United KingdomMountain hike
978 m
From Wasdale Head via Brown Tongue, Hollow Stones and Lingmell Col · T3 · 3h 45m up · best May–Jun · GPX
Ben Lomond, 974 m, Scottish Highlands · United KingdomScottish Highlands · United KingdomHike
974 m
Tourist Path from Rowardennan · T2 · 4h up · best May–Jun · GPX
Ben More, 966 m, Ardmeanach · United KingdomArdmeanach · United KingdomHike
966 m
From Dhiseig by the Abhainn Dhiseig and the north-west ridge · T2 · 3h 45m up · best May–Jun · GPX
Helvellyn, 950 m, Lake District · United KingdomLake District · United KingdomHike
950 m
From Swirls via Helvellyn Gill and Browncove Crags · T2 · 3h up · best May–Jun · GPX
Ben Hope, 927 m, Scottish Highlands · United KingdomScottish Highlands · United KingdomHike
927 m
South flank path from Strathmore · T2 · 3h 30m up · best May–Aug · GPX
Tryfan, 917 m, Snowdonia · United KingdomSnowdonia · United KingdomAlpine hike
917 m
South Ridge from Ogwen Cottage via Llyn Bochlwyd and Bwlch Tryfan · T4 · 2h 30m up · best May–Jun · GPX
Great Gable, 899 m, Lake District · United KingdomLake District · United KingdomMountain hike
899 m
From Honister Pass over Grey Knotts, Brandreth and Green Gable via Windy Gap · T3 · 3h up · best May–Jun · GPX
Cadair Idris, 893 m, Snowdonia · United KingdomSnowdonia · United KingdomHike
893 m
Minffordd Path from Dôl Idris via Cwm Cau and Craig Cau · T3 · 3h 45m up · best May–Jun · GPX
Cross Fell, 893 m, Pennines · United KingdomPennines · United KingdomHike
893 m
From Kirkland via High Cap, returning by Wildboar Scar · T2 · 3h 15m up · best Jun–Sep · GPX
Pen y Fan, 886 m, Brecon Beacons · United KingdomBrecon Beacons · United KingdomHike
886 m
From Pont ar Daf via Bwlch Duwynt and Corn Du · T2 · 2h up · best May–Jun · GPX
Goat Fell, 874 m, Isle of Arran · United KingdomIsle of Arran · United KingdomHike
874 m
From Cladach by the east ridge · T2 · 3h 30m up · best May–Sep · GPX
Slieve Donard, 849 m, Mourne Mountains · United KingdomMourne Mountains · United KingdomHike
849 m
From Donard Park via the Glen River and the Mourne Wall · T2 · 3h 30m up · best May–Jun · GPX
Merrick, 843 m, Galloway Hills · United KingdomGalloway Hills · United KingdomHike
843 m
From Glen Trool via Culsharg and Benyellary · T2 · 3h 30m up · best May–Jun · GPX
Suilven, 731 m, Scottish Highlands · United KingdomScottish Highlands · United KingdomMountain hike
731 m
From Glencanisp via Bealach Mòr · T3 · 4h up · best May–Jun · GPX
The Storr, 719 m, Trotternish · United KingdomTrotternish · United KingdomMountain hike
719 m
Via the Sanctuary and Coire Scamadal, descending by Bealach Beag · T3 · 3h 45m up · best May–Sep · GPX

Questions

What is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?: Ben Nevis (1,345 m), in the Grampian Mountains. The way up is the normal route, the Mountain Path from Glen Nevis, graded T2, about 6h 45m up. The best months are Jun–Sep.
What is the highest mountain you can hike in the United Kingdom?: Ben Nevis (1,345 m): the normal route, the Mountain Path from Glen Nevis, graded T2, about 6h 45m up, with no climbing and no glacier.
When is the best time to climb mountains in the United Kingdom?: For most peaks in the United Kingdom, May to September. Higher and glaciated peaks have a shorter season; each peak page rates every month.