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Aonach Beag (Nevis region) & Aonach Mor

Fri

09

Jan

2009

Sunrise Sunrise 9:56 am
Sunset Sunset 4:58 pm
7 hours 1 minutes(s) daylight

The Aonachs from Glen nevis

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

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.

DistanceAscentTime
16 km/ 9 miles1330 m/ 4364 ft7 hours plus

There are 2 munros on the route and are listed below

MunroHeightOrderPronunciationMeaning
Aonach Beag12347Ernoch BakeLittle ridge
Aonach Mor12218Ernoch MoreBig ridge


Good navigation is essential on these hills as in poor visibility it's extremely difficult

QGrid Ref.BearingDistance(km)Description
NN1672691574° ENE0.5 (0.5)Start from the path in Glen Nevis follow ing the route for the popular walk
NN17216929145° SE0.9 (1.4)Continue following the path round
NN1774685372° ENE1 (2.4)Opens out into glen and views of the glen
NN1865688230° NNE1.1 (3.5)At Steall ruin leave the main path, on a faint path which eventually vanishes
NN1918697356° N0.7 (4.2)Ascend the south west ridge of Sgurr a' Bhuic
NN1978701291° E0.6 (4.8)Ascend onto summit of Sgurr a' Bhuic, then continue along ridge north east
NN20470110° N0.8 (5.6)The top Aonach Beag - Stob Choire Bhealach (1101 metres)
NN20547085278° W0.3 (5.9)Along ridge onto Stob Choire Bhealach
NN202709265° W0.3 (6.2)The top ( metres)
NN19957088329° NNW0.5 (6.7)Continue along stony ground above An Aghaidh Gharbh on the east
NN19707131332° NNW0.2 (6.9)Ascend onto Aonach Beag which is biggest peak of the day
Munro SummitNN196715315° NW0.4 (7.3)The summit Aonach Beag (1234 metres)
NN19307181354° N0.1 (7.4)
NN19297191354° N1 (8.4)Ascend Aonach Mor's wide southern ridge
Munro SummitNN192729180° S0.2 (8.6)The summit Aonach Mor (1221 metres)
NN19207266203° SSW0.5 (9.1)Descend Aonach Mor's southern ridge to belach. Keeping near to western cliffs
NN19007219271° W0.4 (9.5)Head down steep spur. This may be difficult to find in bad visibility
NN18617220187° S1.1 (10.6)From belach between Carn Mor Dearg and the Aonach's follow watershed of Allt Coire Giubhaschan
NN18467111202° SSW0.5 (11.1)
NN18267062172° S0.8 (11.9)Descend steeply on Allt Coire Giubhaschan eastern side
NN18366987172° S0.8 (12.7)Rejoin approach path near the Steall ruin and head back up Glen Nevis

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Camping(s)

Glen Nevis Campsite,

This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator

The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense.
munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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