Aonach air Chrith
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 | 1020m |
| Prominence | 493m |
| Meaning | ridge of trembling |
| Lists | Munros (M111) |
| Location | South Glen Shiel Ridge, Loch Hourn to Glen Shiel |
| 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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Superb traverse of 7 Munros on South Glen Shiel Ridge to Cluanie Inn. Aonach air Chrith is highest. A big day of peak-bagging along fine crests Peaks : 7 Munros, option of 2 more Munros and 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1975m (6480ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 8:45hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
