Meall Dearg, Aonach Eagach
The Aonach Eagach, Britain’s narrowest mainland ridge, has Meall Dearg at its east end, with unavoidable rock-scrambling from Glencoe.
Meall Dearg, Aonach Eagach
| Height | 952.3m |
| Prominence | 123m |
| Meaning | red rounded hill |
| Lists | Munros, 213 |
| Location | North of Glencoe, Northwest Argyll and Appin |
| Grid Ref | NN161584 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.68072, -5.0037 |
The Aonach Eagach which appropriately means 'notched ridge', travels along the northern side of Glencoe and is probably the most famous ridge in the country. Viewed from Glencoe below, the Aonach Eagach appears as a narrow crest with a series of small towers with Meall Dearg being the high peak near the eastern end of the ridge.
Meall Dearg is usually climbed with Sgòrr nam Fiannaidh as part of an Aonach Eagach traverse - an airy ridge which involves some sporting rock-scrambling. Most people take a route starting from Glencoe, where to reach the summit of Meall Dearg rock-scrambling is unavoidable.
Meall Dearg can be reached without encountering any technical terrain if approached from Loch Leven to the north. Coming in from this direction allows a hike up nearby Garbh Bheinn - a rough Corbett with fine views of the Mamores.
Routes up Meall Dearg
Aonach Eagach traverse | |
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Aonach Eagach traverse in Glencoe is a committing scramble over Meall Dearg and Sgòrr nam Fiannaidh with exposed rocky sections and superb views. Peaks : 2 Munros
Ascent : 1200m (3940ft) Distance : 8km (5m) Time : 6hr |
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