Aonach Beag means 'little ridge', which is odd for a hill that's higher than its neighbour Aonach Mòr, 'big ridge'. The names describe their bulk seen from the glen, not their height. A small cairn marks the dome-shaped top, which sits above crags and buttresses, and a snow patch below its north face once lasted unbroken from 2006 to 2011. Apart from Ben Nevis, no hill outside the Cairngorms is higher in the British Isles.
New to the Munros?Read our guide: What Are The Munros?Small cairn
Rugged dome above crags and buttresses, with spurs and minor tops.
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Our Route
No path for 12.7 kmAbout 12.7 km of this route has no path on the map (longest stretch 3.1 km). Expect rough, pathless ground. You will need a map and compass and the skills to use them.
Also on this route: Sgurr Choinnich Mor
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
