Routes up
Aonach Mor routes: 10 ways to the top
West Face HikeHiking · 7.0km · from Nevis Range Gondola StationModerate
This route takes you through the ski area and offers a straightforward hike with panoramic views from the summit.
Nevis Range Gondola RouteHiking · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Nevis Range Gondola StationModerate
This route starts at the Nevis Range Gondola Station, taking the gondola up to the top station and then hiking to the summit of Aonach Mor, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
The Great Glen WayHiking · 10km · from Fort WilliamModerate
This long-distance hiking route passes near Aonach Mor, offering a scenic journey through the Great Glen with opportunities to detour to the summit.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 7km · from Nevis Range Car ParkHard
The East Ridge Route is a Grade 1 scramble that offers an exhilarating climb up the eastern slopes of Aonach Mor, with rocky terrain and impressive views.
West Face RouteScrambling · 8km · from TorlundyHard
This scrambling route ascends the west face of Aonach Mor, providing a challenging climb with steep sections and requiring good navigation skills.
North FaceClimbing · 7km · from Nevis Range Gondola StationGrade 3
The North Face of Aonach Mor provides a technical climbing route with mixed rock and ice sections, it is recommended for experienced climbers.
Coire an LochainHiking · 10km · from Nevis Range Gondola StationHiking
This hiking route takes you through Coire an Lochain, it is a scenic path that offers a gradual ascent to the summit.
Golden OldieScrambling · 4km · from Nevis Range Gondola StationGrade 2
Golden Oldie is a classic scramble on Aonach Mor, it features rocky ridges and requires good route-finding skills.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 3.5km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Nevis Range Gondola StationGrade 2
The East Ridge offers a challenging scramble with stunning views, it requires good navigation skills and experience in scrambling.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · from Steall FallsVery Hard
This is a technical climbing route on the north face of Aonach Mor, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear, featuring steep rock faces and requiring advanced skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Aonach Mor today?
Aonach Mor today (updated 10:51, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 9 mph.
Aonach Mor weather today
Dense drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Aonach Mor weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 32 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Aonach Mor weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 9 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Aonach Mor summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayDense drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | -1° | 34/42 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 9°/7° | 3° | 26/32 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/7° | 1° | 32/40 | 6% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 9°/1° | -1° | 12/15 | 22% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 8/9 | 10% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 7°/0° | -3° | 8/10 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 8°/1° | -1° | 8/10 | 0% |
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Aonach Mor 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 7/9 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -4° | 11/13 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 5°/2° | -1° | 11/20 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 5°/3° | 0° | 11/15 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 11/17 | 14% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 9°/5° | 2° | 19/39 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Marginal | 10°/5° | 3° | 24/49 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Aonach Mor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 614m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Aonach Mor 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 07:17, sunset 16:41
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:46.
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About Aonach Mor
Aonach Mor is 614 m (2,016 ft) high with 31 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 496th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meall Buidhe (1.3 km), Carn Dearg (4.0 km) and Carn Dearg Mor (3.6 km).
How high is Aonach Mor?
Aonach Mor is 614 metres high with 31 metres of prominence.
Where is Aonach Mor?
Aonach Mor is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Aonach Mor?
Peakify lists 10 routes for Aonach Mor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Face Hike (7.0km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Aonach Mor 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.
What is the weather on Aonach Mor tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 32 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Aonach Mor this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 9 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Aonach Mor?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
