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Aonach Eagach routes: 5 ways to the top
Ridge TraverseScrambling · 10km · from Glencoe Visitor CentreGrade 2 Scramble
The Aonach Eagach Ridge is a classic Grade 2 scramble, it involves a narrow ridge traverse with exposure and requires a good head for heights, the route starts from the Glencoe Visitor Centre and finishes at the Clachaig Inn.
Reverse Ridge TraverseScrambling · 10km · from Clachaig InnGrade 2 Scramble
This is the reverse of the classic Aonach Eagach Ridge Traverse, starting from the Clachaig Inn and finishing at the Glencoe Visitor Centre, it involves the same level of exposure and scrambling.
Coire Leis ApproachScrambling · 12km · from AltnafeadhGrade 1 Scramble
The Coire Leis Approach to Aonach Eagach offers a less direct but scenic route, it involves some scrambling and is less exposed than the main ridge traverse.
Devil's StaircaseHiking · 14km · from AltnafeadhHiking
The Devil's Staircase is a hiking route that approaches the Aonach Eagach Ridge from the north, it is a longer and less technical route suitable for experienced hikers.
Am Bodach DirectScrambling · 8km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Glencoe Visitor CentreGrade 3 Scramble
The Am Bodach Direct route involves a direct ascent to the Aonach Eagach Ridge, it is a challenging Grade 3 scramble with significant exposure.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Aonach Eagach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1000m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Aonach Eagach each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:46
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:53.
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About Aonach Eagach
Aonach Eagach is 1,000 m (3,281 ft) high with 9 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 144th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Stob Ghabhar (0.5 km), Sron nan Giubhas (1.0 km) and Stob Ghabhar North Top (1.9 km).
How high is Aonach Eagach?
Aonach Eagach is 1,000 metres high with 9 metres of prominence.
Where is Aonach Eagach?
Aonach Eagach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Aonach Eagach?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Aonach Eagach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Aonach Eagach today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
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The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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