West along the ridge from the summit of Aonach air Chrith
i Richard Law · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Munro Marilyn
Height
1,020 m · 3,345 ft
Drop
493 m
Grid ref
NH 051 083
Region
Knoydart, Glen Shiel & Loch Arkaig
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

Routes up Aonach air Chrith compared
Route Distance Ascent Time Grade
Aonach air Chrith from Cluanie Inn Shortest 24.2 km 2,200 m 9.5–13 h Hard
The South Glen Shiel Ridge Least climb 24.3 km 1,750 m 8.5–11.5 h Hard

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.

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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.

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