Munro
- Height
- 1,116 m · 3,661 ft
- Drop
- 99 m
- Grid ref
- NN 457 741
- Region
- Lochaber & Ben Nevis
- Range
- Loch Treig to Loch Ericht
- County
- Highland
Summit: Cairn.
Aonach Beag is a Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis, 1,116 m (3,661 ft) high. There are 3 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Aonach Beag from Dalwhinnie station, is 53.5 km with 1,970 m of ascent and takes 15.5 to 21 hours.
Routes up Aonach Beag
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aonach Beag from Dalwhinnie station Shortest Least climb | 53.5 km | 1,970 m | 15.5–21 h | Hard | 3/5 | Dalwhinnie station |
| Beinn Eibhinn from Dalwhinnie station | 56.2 km | 2,230 m | 16.5–22.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Dalwhinnie station |
| Carn Dearg, Geal Chàrn, Aonach Beag and Beinn Eibhinn | 57.3 km | 2,060 m | 16.5–22.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Dalwhinnie station |
Aonach Beag on its own (2)
Rounds that include Aonach Beag (1)
Hard
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New
Carn Dearg, Geal Chàrn, Aonach Beag and Beinn Eibhinn
Dalwhinnie
57.3 km · 2060 m · 16.5–22.5 h
Map
Summit at NN 457 741 (56.8335, -4.5292). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Aonach Beag
- How high is Aonach Beag?
- Aonach Beag is 1,116 m (3,661 ft) high, a Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis. The summit is at grid reference NN 457 741.
- How long does it take to climb Aonach Beag?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Aonach Beag from Dalwhinnie station, takes 15.5 to 21 hours: 53.5 km with 1,970 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 Dalwhinnie station, starting from Dalwhinnie station (NN 634 848): 53.5 km and 1,970 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.