Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 1,020 m · 3,345 ft
- Drop
- 493 m
- Grid ref
- NH 051 083
- Range
- Glen Shiel to Loch Hourn and Loch Quoich
- County
- Highland
Summit: Small rock 10m N of cairn.
Aonach air Chrith is a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig, 1,020 m (3,345 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, The South Glen Shiel Ridge, is 24.3 km with 1,750 m of ascent and takes 8.5 to 11.5 hours.
Routes up Aonach air Chrith
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aonach air Chrith from Cluanie Inn Shortest | 24.2 km | 2,200 m | 9.5–13 h | Hard | 3/5 | Cluanie Inn |
| The South Glen Shiel Ridge Least climb | 24.3 km | 1,750 m | 8.5–11.5 h | Hard | 2/5 | Cluanie Inn, A87 |
Aonach air Chrith on its own (1)
Rounds that include Aonach air Chrith (1)
Map
Summit at NH 051 083 (57.1246, -5.2213). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Aonach air Chrith
- How high is Aonach air Chrith?
- Aonach air Chrith is 1,020 m (3,345 ft) high, a Munro in Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig. The summit is at grid reference NH 051 083.
- How long does it take to climb Aonach air Chrith?
- The quickest route on TRXO, The South Glen Shiel Ridge, takes 8.5 to 11.5 hours: 24.3 km with 1,750 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Aonach air Chrith?
- The route with the least climbing is The South Glen Shiel Ridge, starting from Cluanie Inn, A87 (NH 076 117): 24.3 km and 1,750 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Aonach air Chrith?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.