Aonach Mor & Aonach Beag

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Fri

Nov

2008

Sunrise

8:20 am

Sunset

3:52 pm

7 hours 32 minutes(s) daylight

Strenuousness:

Navigation:

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The Aonachs from Glen nevis without the tops

Aonach Mor & Aonach Beag 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.

On this route you return by same way

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 directly up Aonach Beag's southern ridge onto summit. Aonach Mor can then be reached via a bealach on the north. To descend back into Glen Nevis retrace southern ridge keeping near to the western crags.

The peak Aonach Mor as good views on the west over to Ben Nevis & Carn mor Dearg.

Distance: 15km / 9 miles

Ascent: 1240m / 4069 feet

Time: 7 hours plus

There are 2 munros on the Aonach Mor & Aonach Beag route and are listed below

Munro	Height	Order	Pronunciation	Meaning
Aonach Beag	1234	7	Ernoch Bake	Little ridge
Aonach Mor	1221	8	Ernoch More	Big ridge

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

Grid Ref.	Bearing	Distance(km)	Description
NN16726915	74° ENE	0.5 (0.5)	Start from the path in Glen Nevis
NN17216929	145° SE	0.9 (1.4)	Continue following the path round
NN17746853	72° ENE	1 (2.4)	Opens out into glen and views of the glen
NN18656882	17° NNE	0.6 (3)	At Steall ruin leave the main path, on a faint path which eventually vanishes
NN18826935	2° N	1.4 (4.4)	Ascend head for Aonach Beag southern ridge
NN18887075	43° NE	1 (5.4)	Climb onto the summt of Aonach Beag via the southern ridge
NN196715	322° NW	0.5 (5.9)	The summit Aonach Beag (1234 metres)
NN19297191	354° N	1 (6.9)	From the bealach between Aonach Beag & Aonach Mor ascend the broader ridge
NN192729	180° S	0.2 (7.1)	The summit Aonach Mor (1221 metres)
NN19207266	203° SSW	0.5 (7.6)	Descend Aonach Mor's southern ridge to belach. Keeping near to western cliffs
NN19007219	271° W	0.4 (8)	Head down steep spur. This may be difficult to find in bad visibility
NN18617220	187° S	1.1 (9.1)	From belach between Carn Mor Dearg and the Aonach's follow watershed of Allt Coire Giubhaschan
NN18467111	202° SSW	0.5 (9.6)
NN18267062	202° SSW	0.5 (10.1)	Descend steeply on Allt Coire Giubhaschan eastern side

Recommended Maps

cover of Ben Nevis and Fort William, The Mamores and The Grey Corries (Explorer Maps)

cover of Ben Nevis, Fort William and Glen Coe (Landranger Maps)

Accommodation

Camping(s)

Glen Nevis Campsite

Hostel(s)

Glen Nevis SYHA

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.
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Submitted by Peter.Lord on Fri, 09/05/2008 - 19:39.