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Aonach Beag (Nevis region) & Aonach Mor
Summary for Aonach Beag (Nevis region) & Aonach Mor |
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Aonach Beag (Nevis region) & Aonach Mor is a route in “The Aonachs” region / range which is located in the Loch Linnhe to Loch Ericht area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club. This is a mainly circular route but there are parts where you need to retrace your footsteps |
Aug
01
2010
Sunrise
5:26 am
Sunset
9:26 pm
16 hours 0 minutes(s) daylight
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The Aonachs from Glen nevis
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 16 km/ 9.94 miles | 1330 m/ 4363.52 ft | 7 hours plus |
Good traverse the two hills Aonach Beag & Aonach Mor generally referred to as The Aonachs. This is a moderate route starting from Glen Nevis on the south through the gorge and then steep ascent, decent over boggy ground up onto a stony ridge between the hills. This route also takes in 2 tops on the eastern section of the ridge.
The top Sgurr a'Bhuic on the eastern end of the ridge has good views on a clear day across to the The Grey Corries on the east and The Mamores to the south. The peak Aonach Mor as good views on the west over to Ben Nevis & Carn mor Dearg.
Route points for Aonach Beag (Nevis region) & Aonach Mor
| Q | Grid Ref. | Bearing | Distance(km) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN16726915 | 73° | 0.24 (0.24) | Start from the path in Glen Nevis following the route for the popular walk | |
| NN17216929 | 148° | 0.66 (0.9) | Continue following the path round | |
| NN17746853 | 84° | 0.38 (1.28) | Opens out into glen and views of the glen | |
| NN18656882 | 27° | 0.59 (1.87) | At Steall ruin leave the main path, on a faint path which eventually vanishes | |
| NN19186973 | 57° | 0.48 (2.35) | Ascend the south west ridge of Sgurr a' Bhuic | |
| NN19787012 | 91° | 0.32 (2.67) | Ascend onto summit of Sgurr a' Bhuic, then continue along ridge north east | |
| NN204701 | 343° | 0.23 (2.9) | Aonach Beag - Sgurr a'Bhuic | |
| NN20547085 | 286° | 0.31 (3.21) | Along ridge onto Stob Choire Bhealach | |
| NN202709 | 255° | 0.3 (3.51) | Aonach Beag - Stob Choire Bhealach | |
| NN19957088 | 352° | 0.12 (3.63) | Continue along stony ground above An Aghaidh Gharbh on the east | |
| NN19707131 | 344° | 0.24 (3.87) | Ascend onto Aonach Beag which is biggest peak of the day | |
| NN196715 | 304° | 0.43 (4.3) | The summit Aonach Beag - 1234 ( metres) | |
| NN19307181 | 351° | 0.1 (4.4) | ||
| NN19297191 | 344° | 0.17 (4.57) | Ascend Aonach Mor's wide southern ridge | |
| NN192729 | 186° | 0.29 (4.86) | The summit Aonach Mor - 1221 ( metres) | |
| NN19207266 | 193° | 0.35 (5.21) | Descend Aonach Mor's southern ridge to belach. Keeping near to western cliffs | |
| NN19007219 | 270° | 0.39 (5.6) | Head down steep spur. This may be difficult to find in bad visibility | |
| NN18617220 | 164° | 0.22 (5.82) | From belach between Carn Mor Dearg and the Aonach's follow watershed of Allt Coire Giubhaschan | |
| NN18467111 | 199° | 0.52 (6.34) | ||
| NN18267062 | 169° | 0.76 (7.1) | Descend steeply on Allt Coire Giubhaschan eastern side | |
| NN18366987 | 162° | 1.09 (8.19) | Rejoin approach path near the Steall ruin and head back up Glen Nevis |
Munros covered on Aonach Beag (Nevis region) & Aonach Mor
Order |
Height | Munro | Meaning | Pronunciation | |
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| 7 | 1234 | Aonach Beag | Little ridge | Ernoch Bake | |
| 8 | 1221 | Aonach Mor | Big ridge | Ernoch More |
