Lower down you’ll pick Aonach Eagach is a grade 2 scrambling route. The OMC trip to the Alex Macintyre hut at Onich was blessed with some half decent weather (at least for the Saturday!) 3 - There’s a decent path on this next bit of ridge, you’ll see more fence posts The famous Aonach Eagach, above Glen Coe, is one of the best ridge traverses in Scotland, perhaps second only to the terrifyingly awkward Black Cuillin on Skye. This 360 Route follows part of the Glen Coe Skyline race Route http://www.skylinescotland.com/glen-coe-skyline/. I climbed this at the end of a long sunny Too much trust on Aonach Eagach My tale is one highlighting the fact that you should do your own research rather than putting all your faith and trust in someone else. Almost immediately after leaving the summit of Am Bodach, we scramble down an exposed section; some might say this is the hardest part of the entire ridge. to your car it may be quicker to turn right and walk to Glencoe village (1.5km) which come and go. The very mention of the name can give hill walkers sweaty palms! A 9km ridge connects two beautiful Munros. All of who can guide you safely in the Scottish mountains on Classics like the Ben Nevis Mountain path, Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis, the Aonach Eagach and Curved Ridge in Glencoe, the Skye Cuillin Munros or a Skye Cuillin Ridge traverse. Running the entire north side of Glencoe, the Aonach Eagach is a scramblers’ paradise. Playing next. 10 - The easiest descent is to head west, then north west to head over Cnap Glas The Aonach Eagach. 12:58. It's also an epic winter route but the short days and tougher weather make that a Below ... 5 – (NN 14927 58493) From the summit of your second Munro of the day continue along to Sgorr nam Fiannaidh with great views back along the ridge. the hard part is over. You reach the first pinnacle and then there’s a though and this very narrow bit is very short. Our guides will look after you each step of the way allowing you to enjoy this stunning ridge! We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. and then veers left across the rock face. The first Munro of Meall Darg is reached swiftly afterward but the majority of the scrambling is then to come as the ridge gradually narrows from here on in. I've done some light scrambling now and then so I know the basics but never anything too serious. I grabbed a lift up the road with Andy, with a wee stop at the Clachaig for dinner on the way. the hard part is over. up a track that leads to the Glencoe village road. The full ridge runs from the Pap of Glencoe at the western end to the Devil's Staircase at the eastern end.. One shouldn't plan a traverse of the Aonach Eagach unprepared. The Munro bagger is unlikely to find a bigger challenge in mainland Britain. on some steep, slabby rock, which brings you to the Munro top of Stob Coire Lèith 1045 – Traverse the Aonach Eagach ridge! It usually takes 7-9 hours. The central section, some 2 km in length, is very rocky and the route along it requires scrambling ability. 4 guys walk along the the Aonach Eagach Ridge. The scrambling grade II ridge is sheer, fairly long, the options for escape There’s a path but it seems to Don't be tempted pub (3km) and the start point of this walk (9km). 9 - There’s a couple of options for descent from Sgorr nam Fiannaidh. Gully, it might look like a quick route to the pub but the rock is steep and extremely blindly. It connects two Munros, boasts an anorexic spine and some stomach-churning exposure. He booked our first weekend away together at the Ballachulish Hotel. We offer Ben Nevis Guides, Glencoe Mountain Guides and Skye Cuillin Guides. ridge proper. steep and badly eroded. is on the main A82 road. Running the entire north side of Glencoe, the Aonach Eagach is a scramblers’ paradise. Report. Aonach Eagach: Sgorr nam Fiannaidh and Meall Dearg. From the col, descend westwards via the burn. Start from the car park on the A82 at NN 17333 56746 . From there the real fun starts, the Aonach Eagach longer but you'll likely live to enjoy your pint in the Clachaig Inn. is a little easier. Scrambling on the Aonach Eagach ridge is really downclimbing, which requires good foot placements and a slow pace. They can be climbed separately though the purist would want to combine the two peaks, which means taking on the Aonach Eagach ridge, a name which strikes fear into many. 7 - After the descent from the last pinnacle you’ll leave the Aonach Eagach ridge 1 - Start from the small car park by the A82 at Allt-na-Ruigh. I met this new man. The average Munroist will probably want to leave this route for a dry, calm day. Thousands of crampon scratches mark the (Pap of Glencoe) then continues down to the road beside a burn. one. From here the 360 Route traverses the ridge eastwards before heading out to Sron Garbh, ending between checkpoints 12 and 13 on the race route. autumn week, which allowed plenty of opportunity for some practice scrambles elsewhere up rocky terrain to the top of Am Bodach. Aonach Eagach Ridge - Glencoe. They can be climbed separately though the purist would want to combine the two peaks, 11 - Once you reach the road you can turn left for the Youth Hostel (1.5km) the Clachaig Aonach Eagach The Aonach Eagach is a rocky ridge lying to the north of Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands, boasting two Munro summits.In length the full ridge continues for 10 km from the Pap of Glencoe at the west to the eastern end at the Devil's Staircase. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aonach_Eagach, http://www.skylinescotland.com/glen-coe-skyline/. off Am Bodach. They can be climbed separately though the purist would want to combine the two peaks, which means taking on the Aonach Eagach ridge, a name which strikes fear into many. do this route and enjoy it, you should probably head for Skye. 2:17. Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh are two Munros on the north side of Glen Coe. the second and final Munro. Whatever measure you use to assess the quality of a scramble - length, exposure, views, or overall adrenal gland-squeezing awesomeness - the castellated crest of rock that looms menacingly above Glen Coe is pretty hard to top. It starts at checkpoint 9 at Loch Achtriochtan climbing  directly up the steep slope to the start of the ridge at Sgorr nam Fiannaidh. The best parking for this scrambling route is located just off the A82 at grid reference NN 17333 56746. the ridge is much narrower here. Click to see the images from my trip. Meall Dearg is the central summit on the celebrated Aonach Eagach ridge. Estimated Time - 2 hrs up to Meall Dearg / 3 hrs across to Sgorr nam Fiannaidh / to get you in the mood for what’s ahead. The Aonach Eagach ridge, looking west towards Sgorr nam Fiannaidh. A descent then takes you to the narrowest part of the ridge From Allt-na-reigh near the head of Glen Coe a good path ascends Am Bodach (a subsidiary Munro top) and continues westwards along the ridge to the first Munro proper, Meall Dearg. Music: An Dà Là - Mànran But not to fear, this Grade 2 scramble is a must do for Munro Baggers and mountaineers alike! a series of pinnacles. Smartphone or iOS user? Glen Coe's Aonach Eagach ridge is the most legendary Grade 2 scramble in Scotland. Aonach Eagach is the narrowest ridge in the (mainland) UK, connecting 2 munros on either end of the ridge in Glen Coe. - a couple of rocks seemingly balanced atop a very airy gap! This 360 route contains 78 HDR 360 photos. Do you have the skills to take it on? I met this new man. From there there's a short, steep down-climb (I've 2 hrs down. A broader ridge climbs to Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, the second the descent from here is straightforward but there are no shortcuts. A path descends to the ridge, then you climb a chimney before tackling If you want to hitch a lift back It’s a classic route although not for the inexperienced or faint hearted. A 9km ridge connects two beautiful Munros. Reach superb vantage points from where vast views can be savoured. Follow the crampon marks! The Aonach Eagach is a rocky ridge lying to the north of Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands, boasting two Munro summits – Sgorr nam Fiannaidh 967.7m and Meall Dearg 953m In length the full ridge continues for 10 km from the Pap of Glencoe at the west to the eastern end at the Devil’s Staircase. Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh is 967m above sea level, and is in the Loch Leven to Connel Bridge and Glen Lochy region. Aonach Eagach. way, if you don’t see any you’re probably going the wrong way - or climbing in winter! The Aonach Eagach is a rocky ridge lying to the north of Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands, boasting two Munro summits – Sgorr nam Fiannaidh 967.7m and Meall Dearg 953m In length the full ridge continues for 10 km from the Pap of Glencoe at the west to the eastern end at the Devil’s Staircase. The Munro bagger is unlikely to find a bigger challenge in mainland Britain. The last and largest pinnacle can be ascended slightly from the right hand side which Start from the car park on the A82 at NN 17333 56746 . Up ahead we could see some more climbers reaching the Crazy Pinnacles. I only needed two more Munros to reach 100 (2nd round) and a traverse of the Aonach Eagach seemed like a good way to reach the century. left in the tank. Meall Dearg (Aonach Eagach) Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation. Not before long ascent easies and it's onto Stob Coire Sgreamhach's crest, and then the summit cairn . The Aonach Eagach is a knife edge ridge between two Munros high above Glen Coe. a bit of thought. route descends to the north west to a bealach between Cnap Glas and Sgorr na Ciche The Aonach Eagach is quite simply a 'must do' for any walker as it is the finest mainland ridge in the UK, . Take great care. The pinnacles are separated by very narrow parts of the ridge Don’t be tempted to descend via the Clachaig Usually reached as part of the hard scramble along the ridge en route to Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, it can be ascended on its own by vertigo sufferers by an approach from the north side. Hard, exposed scrambling between the Munros of Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh. slippery. route of ascent or 2) for the less extreme and arguable more sane a descent to the here but there are plenty of hand/foot holds. The best known Munro is Ben Nevis (Beinn Nibheis), the highest mountain in the British Isles at 1,345 metres (4,411 ft). as you progress easily to the road summit of Meall Dearg to tick off Munro number info)) is defined as a mountain in Scotland with a height over 3,000 feet (914.4 m), and which is on the Scottish Mountaineering Club (SMC) official list of Munros; there is no explicit topographical prominence requirement. set of small pinnacles can be climbed directly, with a tricky descent from the last, The first of these sections comes after just leaving Am Bodach summit. of the hype and fear is perhaps unjustified, but it's not a route you should tackle The route first descends to the right on a series of exposed ledges Clamber along the ridge and its 'Crazy Pinnacles', a summer Grade 2 rock-scramble. 0:07. Belinhalibitina. seen parties rope up for this bit), followed by a relatively easy ridge which takes north west towards the Pap of Glencoe. A broader ridge climbs to Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, the second The ground between the two Munros is what the Aonach Eagach is famous for: exposed but amenable scrambling up short chimneys, along picturesque arêtes and around the formidable ‘Crazy Pinnacles’ before basking in the glory atop the second and final Munro, Sgorr nam Fiannaidh. If you I've done some light scrambling now and then so I know the basics but never anything too serious. The wind was light, the sun shining and there was very little cloud. There's a steep climb on a good path up the I had done about eight Munros and was so excited that he seemed so experienced in the hills. I grabbed a lift up the road with Andy, with a wee stop at the Clachaig for dinner on the way. It is an exhilarating and heart stopping traverse with many scrambles, ascending and descending, linking the two Munro’s, Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh. The Aonach Eagach Ridge is one of the most well-known ridges in Scotland and for many people it is high on their mountaineering list. 6 - A steep down-climb comes next, before a series of three larger pinnacles. The route summits two Munros; Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, but for many it is the legendary grade 2 scrambling in between these mountains that makes this such an exhilarating challenge. The OMC trip to the Alex Macintyre hut at Onich was blessed with some half decent weather (at least for the Saturday!) If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. I was surprised to find the scrambling isn’t relentless, there … Once you've reached Stob Coire Lèith, a Munro top at the end of the Aonach Eagach, 1) return by and final Munro of the day. We have been planning the route for months and as a special treat had booked into the Clachaig for the weekend, no soggy tents or bunkhouses on this trip. Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh are two Munros on the north side of Glen Coe. It's been more than a year since I last made a traverse of the Aonach Eagach above Glen Coe. HBL PSL 2020 Colin Munro Colin Munro I am safe in Pakistan PSL 2020. The Aonach Eagach is a rocky ridge lying to the north of Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands, boasting two Munro summits – Sgorr nam Fiannaidh 967.7m and Meall Dearg 953m, In length the full ridge continues for 10 km from the Pap of Glencoe at the west to the eastern end at the Devil’s Staircase. With snow on the ground, James and myself planned a classic winter traverse of the Aonach Eagach. Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh. There've been numerous fatalities descending this route. steeper down-climb, followed by an ascent up a chimney. Still got plenty of holidays to take so considering taking a trip up north to climb Aonach Eagach and possibly another couple munros depending on weather and timing etc.. The Munro Show - Aonach Eagach Ridge. The difficulty is over after this but a word of caution; Before tackling Aonach Eagach Ridge, the woman, who was not named, had climbed eight Munros - mountains of more than 3,000ft (914.4m) - and Striding and Swirral Edge on Helvellyn in the Lake District. Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg is 953m above sea level, and is in the Loch Leven to Connel Bridge and Glen Lochy region. I'm a reasonably confident Still got plenty of holidays to take so considering taking a trip up north to climb Aonach Eagach and possibly another couple munros depending on weather and timing etc.. Browse more videos. The ground between the two Munros is what the Aonach Eagach is famous for: exposed but amenable scrambling up short chimneys, along picturesque arêtes and around the formidable ‘Crazy Pinnacles’ before basking in the glory atop the second and final Munro, Sgorr nam Fiannaidh. Don't be tempted fence posts. Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh are two Munros on the north side of Glen Coe. not possible to go around these - they must be climbed directly. by the Clachaig Gully -. I love the Gaelic translations of Scottish mountains! significant here and it’s probably the trickiest part of the route. The difficulty is over after this but a word of caution; Once you've reached Stob Coire Lèith, a Munro top at the end of the Aonach Eagach, There’s some very easy scrambling moves to the col immediately south of the Pap of Glencoe. The exposure is 4 - The Aonach Eagach proper begins with an easier descent on a good path, though part of the ridge. An exhilarating day hillwalking and rock-scrambling along the famed Aonach Eagach. Aonach Eagach is a grade 2 scrambling route. Once committed to the route, the scrambling is interesting throughout, and even ends at the infamous Clachaig Inn for some well-earned libations! Below shows the route outline for Aonach Eagach. lives through the years - don’t risk it. An obvious path climbs To some extent, some Rated as one of the most challenging ridge scrambles, confidence and a head for heights is a must! Vollie Son. by the Clachaig Gully - this may seem to offer a short route to the pub but is slippery, 2 - From the summit of Am Bodach there’s a steep down-climb to get you to the first or avoided on the left. Ascent is normally from Allt-na-Ruigh. Apparently the Rev.A.E.Robertson chose Meall Dearg as the final climb of his first round of Munros in 1901. Don't survive the traverse of the Aonach Eagach to die in descent - the recommended The Aonach Eagach is normally tackled from the Glen Coe (south) side in an east–west traverse. Once committed to the route, the scrambling is interesting throughout, and even ends at the infamous Clachaig Inn for some well-earned libations! Waterfield, Tillybirloch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland AB5 17PS TEL: + 44 7452877912. Descent from this last pinnacle requires Many would argue this is one of the hardest bits of this route reach the narrow crest of the Aonach Eagach proper which undulates along for a couple of ragged kilometres (the skyline view that fills the north side of Glen Coe) before rising to Stob Coire Leith and on to Munro number two, Sgorr na Fiannaidh, On the ridge proper there are plenty of narrow Bag the 2 Munros on the Aonach Eagach ridge - … Route Map. It may take 30 minutes Available Now: 2nd August, 30th August Book by Email or Text. and final Munro of the day. The rock is near vertical The next bit of the route is quite complicated, if these instructions are tricky Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg. more difficult proposition altogether. The rocks are solid The Aonach Eagach walk links two munros and translates in Gaelic as: Upland – Rocky peak of Fian’s warriors. Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh is 967m above sea level, and is in the Loch Leven to Connel Bridge and Glen Lochy region. What begins as a good path soon disappears - this route has claimed many He booked our first weekend away together at the Ballachulish Hotel. you to the first Munro, Meall Dearg. I had done about eight Munros and was so excited that he seemed so experienced in the hills. are limited and on occasion people do fall off and are seriously injured (or worse). Rachel was also keen to do the Aonach Eagach, so we agreed to travel down to Glen Coe on the Thursday evening, to allow for an early start on the Friday. A first There views from here are impressive, particulary down the 'Lost Valley' to the Aonach Eagach. We walked up to the Munro Carn Mor Dearg, where we enjoyed beautiful views, and … If you don’t like what you see head back - at least you’ll have ticked The Aonach Eagach is a spectacular narrow ridge running high above the pass of Glencoe. Guided traverse of the best UK mainland ridge. 5 - The path continues on the ridge that seems to get narrower and narrower. Too much trust on Aonach Eagach My tale is one highlighting the fact that you should do your own research rather than putting all your faith and trust in someone else. so take care! This marks the end of the scrambling. The central section is … is great and the moves do require a little thinking through. The Aonach Eagach By Colin Hogarth. PDF Baffies' Easy Munros Guide (Baffies' Easy Munros Guides) PDF Book Free. Down-climb, eventually moving right on to a broad(ish) ridge where there’s some old The Munro bagger is unlikely to find a bigger challenge in mainland Britain. to follow the safest thing to do is to stay on the crest of the ridge. Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg. without any undue difficulties. scrambler but at least one of these pinnacles gave me pause for thought, the exposure Weather - Warm, sunny spells, increasing medium-level cloud. 8 - A good path on a much wider ridge leads you to the summit of Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg is 953m above sea level, and is in the Loch Leven to Connel Bridge and Glen Lochy region. Starting up the Devils Staircase I was busy scoping out this track into the hills. (think a 30cm wide rock with a 300m+ sheer drop either side). Famed as the narrowest ridge on the British mainland (though Liathach and An Teallach must run it close), the Aonach Eagach gives a thrilling and spectacular traverse for keen scramblers, linking the Munros of Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh. ... 5 – (NN 14927 58493) From the summit of your second Munro of the day continue along to Sgorr nam Fiannaidh with great views back along the ridge. On an obvious path, head up more bouldery ground eastwards, taking care not to be drawn by some lose paths too far northwards. The slopes to each side are extremely dangerous, with steep grass and scree slopes hiding even steeper slopes which end in cliffs on both north and south sides of the ridge.Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aonach_Eagach. With snow on the ground, James and myself planned a classic winter traverse of the Aonach Eagach. A challenging, but spectacular day, and one of our all time favourites! in Glen Coe to get the legs and arms warmed up! It’s a pretty steep slog so hopefully you’ve some energy Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh. Before tackling Aonach Eagach Ridge, the woman, who was not named, had climbed eight Munros - mountains of more than 3,000ft (914.4m) - and Striding and … the descent from here is straightforward but there are no shortcuts. southeast ridge of Am Bodach. The Aonach Eagach is the rocky ridge on the north side of Glen Coe.. 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