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Aonach Eagach East Peak routes: 5 ways to the top
Aonach Eagach Ridge TraverseScrambling · 10km · from Glencoe Visitor CentreGrade 2 Scramble
The Aonach Eagach Ridge Traverse is a classic scramble across the ridge, offering stunning views and challenging terrain, it is considered one of the most thrilling ridge scrambles in Scotland.
Am Bodach to Sgorr nam FiannaidhScrambling · 8km · from Am BodachGrade 2 Scramble
This route starts at Am Bodach and traverses the ridge to Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, it includes several exposed sections and requires a good head for heights.
Coire Leis ApproachScrambling · 7km · 900 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Coire LeisGrade 1 Scramble
The Coire Leis Approach offers a less direct but equally rewarding route to the ridge, involving some scrambling and steep ascents.
Devil's Staircase to Aonach EagachScrambling · 12km · from AltnafeadhGrade 3 Scramble
Starting from the Devil's Staircase, this route takes you up to the ridge with a mix of hiking and scrambling, offering a challenging day out.
Clachaig Gully DescentScrambling · 5km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Clachaig InnGrade 2 Scramble
The Clachaig Gully Descent is a challenging scramble down from the ridge, requiring careful navigation and a good level of fitness.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Aonach Eagach East Peak each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 906m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Aonach Eagach East Peak 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 07:20, sunset 16:46
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:53.
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About Aonach Eagach East Peak
Aonach Eagach East Peak is 906 m (2,973 ft) high with 33 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 391st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Aonach Eagach West Peak (0.2 km), Stob Dubh (0.7 km) and Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg (0.6 km).
How high is Aonach Eagach East Peak?
Aonach Eagach East Peak is 906 metres high with 33 metres of prominence.
Where is Aonach Eagach East Peak?
Aonach Eagach East Peak is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Aonach Eagach East Peak?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Aonach Eagach East Peak, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Aonach Eagach East Peak 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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