Aonach Beag, Alder
Aonach Beag is the summit of a ridge between two other Munro mountains, Geal-Chàrn and Beinn Eibhinn in the remote area between Laggan and Loch Ericht.
Aonach Beag, Alder
| Height | 1115.8m |
| Prominence | 152m |
| Meaning | little ridge |
| Lists | Munros, 38 |
| Location | Alder Forest, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht |
| Grid Ref | NN458742 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.83326, -4.52934 |
As its name would suggest (gaelic for small ridge), Aonach Beag is a ridge between two other more distinctive mountains, shapely Beinn Eibhinn and the massive Geal-Chàrn.
Most hillwalkers will opt to include Aonach Beag with the other peaks nearby, most likely coming up from Culra below Càrn Dearg. Another possible route is to aim directly from Luiblea in Glen Spean, where fine estate tracks and stalkers paths lead up the Munro's northern shoulder.
Routes up Aonach Beag
Ben Alder Forest Munros | |
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Bike and hike from Dalwhinnie into Ben Alder Forest, cycling Loch Ericht then bagging 6 Munros on high plateaux, ridges and lochans from Culra. Peaks : 6 Munros
Ascent : 2400m (7870ft) Distance : 56km (35m) Time : 11:05hr |
Geal-Chàrn via the Lancet Edge | |
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Hillwalking route from Culra via the Lancet Edge up Geal-Charn, then over Beinn Eibhinn, Càrn Dearg and Aonach Beag on a fine linear ridge. Peaks : 4 Munros
Ascent : 1330m (4360ft) Distance : 44km (27m) Time : 6:30hr |
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