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Dogs allowed
No booking required
No fees payable
Historical interest
Suitable for 2WD vehicles
Facilities available
About this picnic area
A 30-minute drive north-west from the town of Beaufort, Ben Nevis is an elevated and scenic picnic area set among stunning granite outcrop within the Mt Cole State Forest.
Enjoy impressive panoramic views of the surrounding districts. You'll see the jagged silhouette of the Grampians Ranges dominating the western horizon. The softer contours of the Pyrenees Range can be viewed to the north.
For the best views walk up the 'Management Vehicle Only' track. There you can find the commemoration plaque for the Avro Anson aircraft W2020 from 1942.
Ben Nevis is also a favourite for hang gliders due to its good thermals. Take-off is from a large granite outcrop facing west, with a sheer vertical drop of 150m.
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- If you want a picnic with a view head to Ben Nevis
- This stunning spot is also a favourite among hang gliders
If you want a picnic with a view head to Ben Nevis
This stunning spot is also a favourite among hang gliders
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Page last updated: 31/07/24