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Detailed explanation-1: -The UK’s tallest mountain is part of the Grampian Mountain Range and attracts over 100, 000 visitors every year – and with very good reason. Ben Nevis is truly stunning. The most popular route to the summit is via The Mountain Track, with incredible views of the surrounding countryside.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Himalayas holds the record for the world’s tallest mountain range. The highest range of the Himalayas is called Mount Everest and is about 8, 848 metre high above mean sea level.

Detailed explanation-3: -Here we find the second-highest mountain in the UK, named Ben Macdui. Ben Macdui lies on the southern edge of the Cairngorm plateau.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most significant mountain range in England is the Pennines. Often referred to as the spine or backbone of England, the Pennines run through the middle of the north of the country from Derbyshire up into Northumberland.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mt Hope is the highest mountain in the British Antarctic Territory, however, Mt Vinson remains the highest mountain in Antarctica standing at 4, 892 metres, the researchers said.