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Aonach Beag [Alder region] Title Image
Meaning Little ridge
Altitude 1116 metres (3661 feet)      (Munro)
Grid Ref. NN45817418
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Aonach Beag [Alder region]
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Aonach Beag and Geal Charn from Beinn Eibhinn; 22nd May 2008.

© Roger Vander Steen

Image by Roger Vander Steen
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Mountain Description
Aonach Beag is a triangular peak with a short narrow E ridge connecting to Geal Charn via a high col (1000m). It also connects to Beinn Eibhinn by an equally short and narrow SW ridge at a col (970m). The largest ridge runs NW to the crags of Meall Nathrach from where easy slopes lead down to the An Lairig and the paths to Loch Pattack and Glen Spean. The NE slopes of the summit are craggy and the W slopes rocky.
Hazards you may encounter on Aonach Beag [Alder region] include
 Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Available Routes
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1816 m 49.69 km 13.5 hrs Geal-Charn [Alder region], Aonach Beag [Alder region] and Beinn Eibhinn  A long strenuous route with scrambling and exposure on Sgor Iutharn. Actually it is more of an expedition. From Loch Pattack the route distance is 24 km, ascent 1166 m and time 7h, so cycling will make it possible in one day. 4 / 5
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approaching Aonach Beag summit ..madness style...may20th 2009

© Dougie Mccoll

Image by Dougie Mccoll

Rupert having a rest before e head for the next two Munro.

© Kevin Mckeown

Image by Kevin Mckeown
Weather & Maps, etc ...
Links to the nearest available forecast to Aonach Beag [Alder region].
Ben Alder
by Accuweather
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)
West Highlands
by Met Office
Ben Alder
by Metcheck
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Peter Lang
wrote on September 12, 2007:
Idiosyncracies of Munros original tables - not much effort required from Geal Charn, less than 30 mins.
Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 62 within 100Km of the summit of Aonach Beag [Alder region]. Would you like to view all 62?
11.9 km Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd) - Tulloch, Roybridge, PH31 4AR   Tel: 0131 225 4235
11.9 km Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd) - Tulloch, Roybridge, PH31 4AR   Tel: 0131 225 4235
19.5 km Roy Bridge Hotel & Grey Corrie Lodge - Roy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH31 4AN   Tel: 01397 712236
19.8 km Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast - Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire, PH31 4AS   Tel: 01397 712830
24.4 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
25.5 km The Rumblie Guest House - The Rumblie, Gergask Avenue, Laggan, By Newtonmore, PH20 1AH   Tel: 01528 544766
30.7 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
30.7 km Albyn Glen Lodge - Invergarry, PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809501348
30.8 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
31.6 km Craigard House - Invergarry, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501 258
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