Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col up Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh: route map, distance and time
968 m · Highland
Sgorr nam Fiannaidh is the western Munro of the Aonach Eagach, the narrow, pinnacled ridge on the north side of Glen Coe.
A steep, rough climb from the village to the col beside the Pap of Glencoe, then up the slopes to the summit without scrambling.
Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col at a glance
| Distance | 6.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,205 m |
| Time up | 3h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 4h 45m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Glencoe village |
| Start grid reference | NN 101 588 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 140 583 |
Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- The Laroch1.9 km
- Glencoe Farm Shop and Café0.0 km
- Crafts & Things0.7 km
- Quarry Cafe1.8 km
- Public toilets0.3 km
- Public toilets1.7 km
- Public toilets1.8 km
- Invercoe Caravan & Camping Park0.6 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 45m | 3h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 20m | 4h 45m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 5m | 5h 50m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:46. Start by 11:01 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:44. Start by 10:59 to be down before dark, allowing 4h 45m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh right now. The main Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · SAIS Glen Coe avalanche report.
About Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh
Sgorr nam Fiannaidh is the western Munro of the Aonach Eagach, the narrow, pinnacled ridge on the north side of Glen Coe. More about Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Stob Coire Leith (940 m), 0.9 km east
- Pap of Glencoe (742 m), 1.9 km north-west
- Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg (952 m), 2.1 km east
- Am Bodach (942 m), 2.8 km east
Challenges that include Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 101 588, the summit at NN 140 583), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col: questions and answers
How far is Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col?
Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col is 6.8 km one way to the summit of Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, with 1,205 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 13.6 km.
How long does Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col take?
About 3h 20m to the summit of Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh and 4h 45m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 5h 50m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col?
Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col starts from Glencoe village. The grid reference is NN 101 588.
Is Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col today?
By 11:01 at the latest. Sunset on Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh today is 16:46, Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col takes about 4h 45m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Glencoe village via the Pap of Glencoe col?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).