Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Aonach Eagach
Also known as: Aonach Eagach (copa dwyreiniol), An t-Aonach Eagach
In or near Kinlochleven.
Aonach Eagach — rocky ridge lying to the north of Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Aonach Eagach is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "rocky ridge lying to the north of Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands". Coordinates: 56.6795°, -5.0126°.
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Official information
Aonach Eagach is a mountain ridge located in the Scottish Highlands, known for its challenging scrambles and stunning views. It features two Munros, Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill and Sgurr Fiona, and is popular among hikers and climbers seeking adventure in a dramatic landscape.
From the Wikipedia article
The Aonach Eagach (Scottish Gaelic for 'notched ridge') is a large mountain ridge in the Scottish Highlands, marking the northern edge of Glen Coe. It stretches east–west for several miles and includes two Munro summits: Sgùrr nam Fiannaidh at 967 m (3,175 ft) high, and Meall Dearg at 952 m (3,124 ft) high. The ridge is very rocky and the route along it requires scrambling ability. The slopes to each side are extremely dangerous, with steep grass-and-scree slopes hiding even steeper slopes which end in cliffs on both north and south sides of the ridge.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.6795, -5.0126
- Address
- Glen Coe, Scotland
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2293087 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aonach Eagach (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 2010 Schotland Aonach Eagach 15-05-2010.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aonach Eagach?
- Aonach Eagach is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Aonach Eagach?
- Aonach Eagach — rocky ridge lying to the north of Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands.
- How do I get to Aonach Eagach?
- Its coordinates are 56.6795°, -5.0126°.
- Is Aonach Eagach free to visit?
- Yes, Aonach Eagach is free to enter.