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#265 of 300 · Glen Coe

Aonach Eagach

United KingdomHighland

The narrowest ridge on the British mainland, a committing traverse above Glen Coe from Am Bodach over the Crazy Pinnacles to Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, with sustained exposed scrambling and no easy escape once started.

Distance
9.5 km
Point to point
Ascent
1,100 m
High point 967 m
Time
8 h
Day hike
Difficulty
Expert
Scrambling, via ferrata, serious exposure, glacier or altitude.
Best months
May–Sep
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Allt-na-reigh car park, Glen Coe
Finish: Clachaig Inn

Route

Topographic map of Aonach Eagach, from Allt-na-reigh car park to Clachaig InnAllt-na-reigh car parkAm BodachMeall DeargStob Coire LèithSgorr nam FiannaidhClachaig InnStart: Allt-na-reigh car parkFinish: Clachaig Inn© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartFinishWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Allt-na-reigh car park
  2. Am Bodach
  3. Meall Dearg
  4. Stob Coire Lèith
  5. Sgorr nam Fiannaidh
  6. Clachaig Inn

Wildlife along the route

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