The Aonach Eagach (Scottish Gaelic for 'notched ridge') is a large mountain ridge in the Scottish Highlands, marking the northern edge of Glen Coe.It stretches east-west for several miles and includes two Munro summits: Sgùrr nam Fiannaidh at 967 m (3,175 ft) high, and Meall Dearg at 952 m (3,124 ft) high. The ridge is very rocky and the route along it requires scrambling ability. Aonach Eagach Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation 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 and experienced scramblers, linking the Munros of Meall Dearg and Sgòrr nam Fiannaidh.
Walking Glen Coe The Iconic Aonach Eagach Ridge
Aonach Eagach is a grade 2 scrambling route. Start from the car park on the A82 at NN 17333 56746 ( maps link ). Route Map Below shows the route outline for Aonach Eagach. Approach 1 - (NN 17333 56746) Follow the path out of the car park up the hillside keeping up a good pace to escape the bite of wee beasties. The name Aonach Eagach means "notched ridge", a refence to its jagged, rocky terrain. Traversing - crossing - it can take up to nine hours to complete, according to mountaineering guides. The. Aonach Eagach is consistently ranked as the best ridge walk and scramble in the UK and in the top few across the world by National Geographic (allegedly). We set out to walk it in perfect Scottish sunny conditions… did we agree with these accolades? The Aonach Eagach is one of Scotland's best big mountain days and THE classic day out in Glencoe. The route takes us along the ridge crest that bounds the North side of the famous Glen. It has the narrowest section of ridge on the mainland UK as well as taking in 2 Munros.
Aonach Eagach Ridge Glencoe by John McKinlay
Known as the longest, most exposed ridgeline in Britain, Aonach Eagach (Scots Gaelic for 'Notched Ridge') is a challenging but beautiful day out. This ridgeline involves multiple sections of scrambling (up to Grade 2/3 with some guidebooks listing sections as "moderate" level rock climbing) and is often knife-edge thin. High above the valley of Glen Coe is the razor-sharp ridge of Aonach Eagach; it is over 3km of serrated edges, spiky pinnacles, and heart stopping drops and it the best British ridge walk and single day out in the mountains that I have experienced. Glen Coe's Aonach Eagach ridge is the most legendary Grade 2 scramble in Scotland. Do you have the skills to take it on? 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. The Aonach Eagach ridge is one of the most famous hillwalking challenges in Scotland; feared by some, boasted about by others and occasionally described as epic by those who dare in winter. This linear ridge runs along the northerly side of Glencoe (which is more or less east-west). On the southerly side is the Bidean range including the famous.
Hikers scrambling on steep rocky pinnacles of Aonach Eagach ridge. Glencoe, Highland, Scotland
Aonach Eagach Guided Traverse Itinerary. A guided traverse of the Aonach Eagach in Glencoe is an exhilarating and challenging adventure, suitable for experienced hillwalkers and mountaineers. The itinerary typically begins with a safety briefing and gear check before heading to the start of the route. Experience the ultimate adventure as we take on the infamous Aonach Eagach ridge, one of Scotland's most challenging and rewarding hikes. Famed as the narrow.
The Aonach Eagach forms an excellent scrambling ridge approximately 4 km in length on the north side of Glencoe. The ridge runs east to west with the main tops of Meall Dearg (951m) on the eastern side and Sgor nam Fiannaide (967 m) on the west. While the scrambling is not too technical, the ridge traverse is nevertheless a serious proposition. The ridge starts with an ascent of Am Bodach, with a few small rocky sections to help you get used to the rock and moving efficiently on steeper ground. At the summit we continue west, descend 'The Chancellor', the first technical section to the Munro of Meal Dearg. From there it is the start of the infamous pinnacles in the middle section.
The Aonach Eagach ridge, from the old military road, Glencoe, Highland Region, Scotland, UK
AONACH EAGACH Traversing the Aonach Eagach is a lot of fun. Stretching approximately 4km along the Glencoe skyline and a total distance of 10km, it deserves the hype as the most iconic ridge traverse in Glencoe. In this video we traverse the Aonach Eagach ridge in stunning Glencoe. Starting East to West we first climbed to Am bodach where you start to get a view of w.
