Aonach Mor

Munro · Scottish Highlands

Aonach Mor

1,220.4 m · 4,004 ft

Aonach Mor

Munro · Scottish Highlands

Aonach Mor

1,220.4 m · 4,004 ft

Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height1,220.4 m4,004 ft
Grid RefNN 193 729
OS Map392OS Explorer
RegionBen Nevis, Mamores & Ben Alder

Aonach Mòr, the 'big ridge', is a long, bulky mountain north-east of Ben Nevis, topped by a large cairn on a grassy plateau. The Nevis Range ski area opened on its northern slopes in 1989, and its gondola gives the quickest way up. Coire an Lochain holds one of Scotland's longest-lasting snowfields, and a high col links it to Aonach Beag, its slightly higher neighbour.

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Summit

Large cairn

Rock & Ground

Long, grass-covered summit plateau with long grassy slopes and snow-holding corries.

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Summit Weather

Our Route

Distance8.6 mi13.8 km
Ascent1,140 m3,740 ft
Time5h 20mwalking
Start & FinishNevis Range Car ParkNN 1715 7742 · circular route
Directions

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.

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