KYQ4 The Aonach Eagach ridge
Aonach Eagach is consistently ranked as the best ridge walk and scramble in the UK and in the top few across the world by National Geographic (allegedly). We set out to walk it in perfect Scottish sunny conditionsโฆ did we agree with these accolades?
Walking Glen Coe The Iconic Aonach Eagach Ridge
Aonach Eagach Hear pronunciation Press to hear pronunciation Famed as the narrowest ridge on the British mainland (though Liathach and An Teallach must run it close), the Aonach Eagach gives a thrilling and spectacular traverse for keen and experienced scramblers, linking the Munros of Meall Dearg and Sgรฒrr nam Fiannaidh.
Walking Glen Coe The Iconic Aonach Eagach Ridge
The Aonach Eagach forms an excellent scrambling ridge approximately 4 km in length on the north side of Glencoe. The ridge runs east to west with the main tops of Meall Dearg (951m) on the eastern side and Sgor nam Fiannaide (967 m) on the west. While the scrambling is not too technical, the ridge traverse is nevertheless a serious proposition.
Scrambling the Aonach Eagach Ridge Tinkadventures
The name Aonach Eagach means "notched ridge", a refence to its jagged, rocky terrain. Traversing - crossing - it can take up to nine hours to complete, according to mountaineering guides. The.
KYQ4 The Aonach Eagach ridge
Let us guide you along the Aonach Eagach ridge, this is one of the most sought after ridges in Scotland, and rightly so, with its sharp pinnacles, knife edge traverses and steep drops make this a committing outing. Day 1 Aonach Eagach, Glen Coe. We plan to meet at The Clachaig Inn, check kit and drive to the east side of the glen.
One of the best scrambles in Scotland The Aonach Eagach ridge in Glencoe. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ r/scrambling
The Aonach Eagach is one of Scotland's best big mountain days and THE classic day out in Glencoe. The route takes us along the ridge crest that bounds the North side of the famous Glen. It has the narrowest section of ridge on the mainland UK as well as taking in 2 Munros.
Scrambling the Aonach Eagach ridge The Summit Is Optional
High above the valley of Glen Coe is the razor-sharp ridge of Aonach Eagach; it is over 3km of serrated edges, spiky pinnacles, and heart stopping drops and it the best British ridge walk and single day out in the mountains that I have experienced. Every time that I cross the Erskine bridge that crosses the Clyde and takes you towards the.
Roasting on the Aonach Eagach Alan Kimber Mountaineering
Experience the ultimate adventure as we take on the infamous Aonach Eagach ridge, one of Scotland's most challenging and rewarding hikes. Famed as the narrow.
Aonach Eagach Ridge Scramble Route Guide, Map & Images
Glencoe: What caused triple tragedy on Aonach Eagach? | The Herald It is said to be on the boundary of hillwalking and climbing, a challenging scramble between lofty peaks punctured by jagged.
The infamous Aonach Eagach Ridge Glencoe We Love Mountains
Join me and my pal Paul, as we traverse the Aonach Eagach. Famed as the narrowest ridge on the British mainland, the Aonach Eagach gives a thrilling and spec.
Scrambling the Aonach Eagach ridge The Summit Is Optional
Jonathan Wilson, 31, from Crieff, shared a jaw-dropping clip of himself doing a solo climb along the Aonach Eagach ridge in the Scottish Highlands on the northern edge of Glen Coe. The ridge is.
Walking Glen Coe The Iconic Aonach Eagach Ridge
A Wild Camp on the summit then a sunrise traverse of the Aonach Eagach Ridge, out and backFor more WILD CAMPING Adventures click here : https://www.yout.
Walking Glen Coe The Iconic Aonach Eagach Ridge
Aonach Eagach Ridge Crossing So here are the key facts. Aonach Eagach Ridge Route This the route I took. Aonach Eagach Ridge - Descending into Glencoe | Aonach Eagach Ridge 0 km 5.7 km 11.4 km -88 m 1,013 m Before I talk you through the route, there are some incredibly important things to consider when planning your route across Aonach Eagach.
Aonach Eagach Ridge Glencoe by John McKinlay
Aonach Eagach is a grade 2 scrambling route. Start from the car park on the A82 at NN 17333 56746 ( maps link ). Route Map Below shows the route outline for Aonach Eagach. Approach 1 - (NN 17333 56746) Follow the path out of the car park up the hillside keeping up a good pace to escape the bite of wee beasties.
Clouds over the Aonach Eagach Ridge, Glencoe, Scotland (July 2014) [OC] [3264x2448] r/EarthPorn
The 'notched ridge' - the Aonach Eagach. Scrambling the Aonach Eagach Ridge in Glencoe. Given its nature, a long ridge with a start and finish and no intermediate way off, the Aonach Eagach is usually scrambled end to end with cars pre-positioned at either end. The alternatives for reaching the start point to retrieve your car are a taxi.
Stunning views from the Aonach Eagach ridge Glen Coe, looking down to the A82 and Loch
The Aonach Eagach ridge is located in Glen Coe, which is in western Scotland and forms part of the Scottish Highlands. The ridge towers at 953m high and is often thought of as the UK's toughest ridge walk, and with good reason, as its tricky to traverse and has drop offs that'll leave you needing to promptly change your underwear.