Aonach Mòr and Aonach Beag
Two of Britain's ten highest mountains, side by side above the Nevis Range ski area.
- Distance
- 16.1 km
- Ascent
- 1410 m
- Time
- 6–8.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1234 m
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About this walk
Aonach Mòr and Aonach Beag is a hard 16.1 km out-and-back walk with 1,410 m of ascent, taking 6 to 8.5 hours. It starts at Nevis Range, Torlundy (grid reference NN 171 773). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Aonach Beag at 1,234 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
Aonach Mòr and Aonach Beag are the big neighbours of Ben Nevis, and confusingly the 'little' one is higher. This route climbs from the Nevis Range car park up through the forest and the ski area onto Aonach Mòr's long, flat summit ridge.
A short drop and climb lead to Aonach Beag, with steep cliffs on its northern side, and the route returns over Aonach Mòr. The mountain gondola (most of the year) saves the first 600 m of climbing.
Route
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1
Up the ski area
Climb through the forest and up beside the ski area (or take the gondola) onto Aonach Mòr.
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2
Aonach Beag
Follow the ridge south and climb to Aonach Beag, keeping away from the northern cliffs.
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3
Return
Return over Aonach Mòr and back down.
Summits
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Aonach Mòr and Aonach Beag take?
- Most walkers take 6–8.5 hours for the 16.1 km route, which has 1,410 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Nevis Range, Torlundy (grid reference NN 171 773). Large car park at Nevis Range.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Local buses from Fort William to Nevis Range. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Forest and ski-area tracks; broad, stony ridges with steep edges.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Aonach Beag (1234 m, Munro); Aonach Mor (1220 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep clear of ski and bike operations. Avalanche risk in winter.
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