Glen Nevis
Glen Nevis (Scots Gaelic: Gleann Nibheis) is a glen in Lochaber, Hieland, Scotland, wi Fort William at its foot. It is bordit tae the sooth bi the Mamore range, an tae the north bi the heichest muntains in the Breetish Isles: Ben Nevis, Càrn Mor Dearg, Aonach Mòr, an Aonach Beag. It is hame tae ane o the three heichest waterfaws in Scotland, Steall Falls, whaur the Allt Coire a'Mhail jynes the Water o Nevis in the glen. Belaw the waterfaw is a steeply wawed an sonsie gorge. The scenic beauty o the glen haes led tae its inclusion in the Ben Nevis an Glen Coe National Scenic Area,[1] ane o 40 sic aries in Scotland.[2]
Glen Nevis river race
[eedit | eedit soorce]A 2-mile race doun the River Nevis haes been run in the summer since 1973. Competitors uise fleeting aids sic as LiLos tae stem the river. The race can tak frae 20 meenits tae 2 oors dependent upon watter fleet. Efter a hiatus o several years, the race wis run again frae 2008 tae the praisent.[3]
