Aonach Beag, Lochaber

Aonach Beag, a high rugged mountain with spurs and minor tops, joins neighbour Aonach Mòr to form a long north–south ridge east of Ben Nevis and Càrn Mòr Dearg.

Aonach Beag, Lochaber

Height	1234m
Prominence	404m
Meaning	little ridge
Lists	Munros (M7)
Location	Lochaber, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht
Grid Ref	NN197715
Lat/Lon	56.80003, -4.9553
Munro tops	Stob Coire Bhealaich (1101m) Sgùrr a' Bhuic (963m)

Aonach Beag's summit dome sits high above crags and buttresses. To the north is its neighbour, Aonach Mor, with its long grass covered summit plateau and together, Aonach Mòr and Aonach Beag (often known just as 'The Aonachs') form a long north-to-south ridge between Glen Nevis and the lands around Spean Bridge.

The most rewarding route up Aonach Beag approaches from the end of the public road in Glen Nevis. This route goes through Nevis Gorge, past the magnificent Falls of Steall and climbs Aonach Beag, with detours up the minor peaks of Stob Coire Bhealaich and Sgùrr a'Bhuic.

If also hiking up Aonach Mor, a direct route heads up from the Nevis range. A straightforward slog up grassy slopes, though route choice will be challenging lower down if mountain-biking or skiing is taking place !

Aonach Beag together with Ben Nevis, Càrn Mòr Dearg and Aonach Mòr are collectively referred to as the Lochaber 4000s. Bagging them in one day makes for a long and varied route hiking on vast plateaux, scrambling along narrow ridges while taking in vast views.

Routes up Aonach Beag

The 'Aonachs' from Nevis Range hiking route
	Hillwalking route up the 'Aonachs' from Nevis Range, a direct approach to the Munros Aonach Mòr and Aonach Beag via grassy slopes. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1450m (4760ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 6hr

The 'Aonachs' from Steall hiking route
	Hillwalking route up the 'Aonachs' from Glen Nevis, a rewarding route up the Munros Aonach Beag and Aonach Mòr passing Steall Falls and above Nevis gorge. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1650m (5410ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 6hr

Lochaber 4000s
	Hillwalking route up Ben Nevis, Càrn Mòr Dearg and the Aonachs in one epic day. High ridges, easy scrambling and vast Highland views await. Peaks : 4 Munros Ascent : 2220m (7280ft) Distance : 20km (12m) Time : 8:45hr

Ben Nevis, Lochaber 4000s and Grey Corries hiking route
	Hillwalking route over Ben Nevis, the Lochaber 4000s and Grey Corries, a long challenge of high plateaux and ridges, ideal Tranter Round training. Peaks : 8 Munros Ascent : 3200m (10500ft) Distance : 32km (20m) Time : 13:30hr