Am Bodach marks the usual start of one of Britain’s most notorious and awe-inspiring ridge traverses, the Aonach Eagach. The famous ridge is among the most technical in Scotland, a …

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Location: Glencoe And Glen Etive, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Adventurer Nic

April 2, 2020

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Though not a Munro in its own right, Am Bodach is often climbed by default on the way to scramble the Aonach Eagach. The 3,094-foot (943 m) peak offers beautiful views down Glencoe. A well trodden path leads up Am Bodach from the road. The downclimb to the northwest of the summit is one of the technical cruxes of the Aonach Eagach traverse.

David Howells

December 31, 2020

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A stunning place to be in the right conditions, especially in winter on a sky blue day. A winter traverse of the ridge takes this route into a winter grade 3 category. Please only attempt it if you have the relative experience and equipment.

Will Atkinson - Trash Free Trails

February 26, 2024

Mountaineering

Cracking views across the glen. A brilliant start to an epic adventure if traversing the ridge.

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1. Am Bodach (Aonach Eagach) via Sron Garbh loop

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06:12

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Hike the difficult 9.2-mile Am Bodach (Aonach Eagach) via Sron Garbh loop in Glencoe for challenging scrambling and vast views.

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2. Aonach Eagach extended traverse from Glencoe to White Corries

22.3km

07:41

1,310m

1,030m

Hike the Aonach Eagach extended traverse, a difficult 13.8-mile route in Glencoe National Nature Reserve with 4302 feet of elevation gain.

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Location: Glencoe And Glen Etive, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Am Bodach (Aonach Eagach) via Sron Garbh loop

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