Aonach Eagach

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Aonach Eagach is a famously narrow and exposed ridge in the Scottish Highlands, renowned as one of the most challenging and dramatic scrambling routes in the UK.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf landform
mountain ridge
scrambling route
accessPoint Clachaig Gully area
near Allt-na-reigh on A82
bestSeason summer for scrambling
considered one of the most challenging scrambling routes in the UK
one of the narrowest ridges in mainland Britain
country Scotland
difficultyGrade Grade 2–3 scramble (commonly described)
elevationOfMeallDeargMetres 953
endPoint near Sgorr nam Fiannaidh above Glencoe village
hazard difficult escape options
loose rock in places
serious exposure
steep drops on both sides
highestPoint Sgorr nam Fiannaidh NERFINISHED
highestPointElevationMetres 967
includesSummit Meall Dearg NERFINISHED
Sgorr nam Fiannaidh NERFINISHED
languageOfName Scottish Gaelic
lengthKilometres approximately 3
listedMunroOnRidge Meall Dearg NERFINISHED
Sgorr nam Fiannaidh NERFINISHED
locatedIn Glen Coe NERFINISHED
Scottish Highlands
mountainRange Grampian Mountains NERFINISHED
nameMeaning notched ridge
nearestVillage Glencoe NERFINISHED
notableFor dramatic scenery
exposed scrambling
narrow ridge
technical difficulty
orientation east–west
overlooks Glen Coe NERFINISHED
partOf Glen Coe National Scenic Area NERFINISHED
popularActivity hillwalking
mountaineering
scrambling
region Lochaber NERFINISHED
requires good scrambling experience
head for heights
route-finding skills
requiresInWinter ice axe and crampons
winter climbing skills
runsAlong north side of Glen Coe
safetyRecommendation often recommended with rope for less experienced parties
viewOf Bidean nam Bian NERFINISHED
Buachaille Etive Mòr NERFINISHED
winterUse graded winter mountaineering route

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Glencoe hasMountain Aonach Eagach
Kinlochleven hasNearbyMountain Aonach Eagach