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Aonach Beag [Nevis region] & Aonach Mor
Total Ascent 2025 m
 
Route Time 7 hrs
 
 Route Distance 16.11 km
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Aonach Beag [Nevis region]
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Aonach Beag and Aonach Mor from Sgurr Choinnich Mor November 2006. Ben Nevis just visible in background.

© Ian Nixon
Image by Ian Nixon
Travel Information

From Fort William (A82), at the Nevis Bridge roundabout, follow signs to Glen Nevis. Follow the Glen Nevis road to its termination at a large car park. N.B. Aonach Mor can be climbed via the ski lift access road. The route described here avoids the clutter of the ski slopes.

Route Information
The total ascent is 2,025 meters. Allow 7 hours to complete this 16.11km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from carpark at end of road through Glen NevisNN16786913
1Follow path E through gorge, past wire bridge and waterfall to Steall ruinNN18626877
2Cross river and ascend NE to Sgurr a' BhuicNN20407017
3Continue NNE to Stob Coire BhealaichNN20617087
4Follow ridge WNN20057089
5Continue NW above An Aghaidh Gharbh to summit of Aonach Beag NN19667150
6Descend NW turning NNW to col at 1100mNN19317207
7Ascend broader slopes of Aonach Mor to summitNN19317296
8Descend S from Aonach Mor and locate descent pathNN19237222
9Descend towards 1100m col. Before reaching lowest point descend W on ridgeNN18687215
10Follow watershed of Allt Coire GiubhaschanNN18257063
11Rejoin approach path near the Steall ruinNN18626877
12Follow approach path W to return to the startNN16786913
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Notes

Moderate climb with some steep ascents and many crags either side of the summit ridge, Navigate with care. Excellent views of Ben Nevis and Carn mor Dearg.

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Weather
Nevis Range
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by MWIS (PDF format) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Nevis
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Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 48 within 100Km of the start of the route. Would you like to view all 48?
7.5 km Glenlochy Guest House - Nevis Bridge, Fort William, PH33 6LP   Tel: 01397 702909
7.6 km Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre - Corpach, Fort William, PH33 7LR   Tel: 01397 772315
7.7 km Braemar - Lundy Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6PD   Tel: 01397 705988
7.9 km Stobhan - Fassifern Road, Fort William, PH33 6BD   Tel: 01397 702790
8.3 km Ashburn Guest House - Achintore Road, Fort William, PH33 6RQ   Tel: 01397 706000
13.9 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
14.1 km Fern Villa Guest House - Loanfern Ballachulish, PH49 4JE   Tel: 01855 811393
14.8 km Blaich Cottage - Blaich, Fort William, Invernesshire, PH33 7AN   Tel: 01422 882061
15.5 km Birchbrae - Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William, PH33 6SE   Tel: 01855 821261
15.8 km Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast - Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire, PH31 4AS   Tel: 01397 712830
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Disclaimer. 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, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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