The Grey Corries from Aonach Beag

Aonach Beag

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Munro Marilyn
Height
1,234 m · 4,049 ft
Drop
404 m
Grid ref
NN 197 715
Region
Lochaber & Ben Nevis
Range
Fort William to Loch Treig & Loch Leven
County
Highland

Summit: Small cairn.

Aonach Beag is a Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis, 1,234 m (4,049 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Aonach Beag from Nevis Range, is 16 km with 1,410 m of ascent and takes 6 to 8.5 hours.

Routes up Aonach Beag

Routes up Aonach Beag compared
Route Distance Ascent Time Grade
Aonach Beag from Nevis Range Shortest 16 km 1,410 m 6–8.5 h Hard
Aonach Mòr and Aonach Beag Least climb 16.1 km 1,410 m 6–8.5 h Hard

Aonach Beag on its own (1)

Rounds that include Aonach Beag (1)

Map

Summit at NN 197 715 (56.8000, -4.9541). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Aonach Beag

How high is Aonach Beag?
Aonach Beag is 1,234 m (4,049 ft) high, a Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis. The summit is at grid reference NN 197 715.
How long does it take to climb Aonach Beag?
The quickest route on TRXO, Aonach Beag from Nevis Range, takes 6 to 8.5 hours: 16 km with 1,410 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Aonach Beag?
The route with the least climbing is Aonach Beag from Nevis Range, starting from Nevis Range (NN 171 773): 16 km and 1,410 m of ascent, graded hard.
Is there deer stalking on Aonach Beag?
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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