Aonach air Chrith
Aonach air Chrith - highest Munro in the South Glen Shiel Ridge
Aonach air Chrith is one of the more rugged peaks on the South Glen Shiel Ridge and the highest in the range.Aonach air Chrith
| Height | 1019.5m |
| Prominence | 493m |
| Meaning | ridge of trembling |
| Lists | Munros, 111 |
| Location | Glen Shiel south, Glen Shiel to Loch Hourn |
| Grid Ref | NH051083 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.12448, -5.22196 |
With its defined ridges above north-facing corries, Aonach air Chrith is a fine mountain, crowning the eastern section of the South Glen Shiel Ridge. Rising to 1020m, Aonach air Chrith is the highest peak in the range.
Most hillwalkers will tend to bag Aonach air Chrith when traversing the South Glen Shiel Ridge in full or on its easterly section from Cluanie Inn.
Routes up Aonach air Chrith
South Glen Shiel Ridge | |
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With little re-ascent between Munro summits, the South Glen Shiel Ridge makes for a superb peak-bagging day tracing paths along mountain crests. Peaks : 7 Munros, option of 2 more Munros and 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1975m (6480ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 8:45hr |
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