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Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg routes: 4 ways to the top
Aonach Eagach Ridge TraverseScrambling · 10km · from Glencoe Visitor CentreGrade 2 Scramble
This classic ridge traverse includes exposed scrambling along the narrow crest of Aonach Eagach, starting from the Glencoe Visitor Centre and finishing at the Clachaig Inn, it is a challenging route requiring good scrambling skills.
Coire nan Lochan ApproachScrambling · 8km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Glencoe Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
This route approaches the ridge via Coire nan Lochan, offering a less direct but scenic ascent to the ridge, it involves some scrambling and route-finding.
Direct Ascent from Glen CoeHiking · 7km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from AltnafeadhHiking
This is a direct hiking route from Glen Coe to Meall Dearg, it is steep and requires good fitness, but avoids the technical scrambling of the full ridge.
Reverse Ridge TraverseScrambling · 10km · from Clachaig InnGrade 2 Scramble
This route traverses the Aonach Eagach ridge in reverse, starting from the Clachaig Inn and finishing at the Glencoe Visitor Centre, it involves the same technical challenges as the standard traverse.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 952m summit.
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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 - Meall Dearg
Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg is 952 m (3,124 ft) high with 120 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 260th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Dearg East Top (0.2 km), Aonach Eagach East Peak (0.6 km) and Am Bodach (0.8 km).
How high is Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg?
Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg is 952 metres high with 120 metres of prominence.
Where is Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg?
Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg 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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