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Meall Dearg – Aonach Eagach Ridge

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Meall Dearg – Aonach Eagach Ridge

Meall Dearg – Aonach Eagach Ridge

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The Aonach Eagach in Glencoe is notorious for being one of the greatest and most serious ridge traverses on the Scottish mainland. Due to this, hikes to Meall Dearg come …

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    Best Hikes to Meall Dearg – Aonach Eagach Ridge

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    1. Aonach Eagach extended traverse from Glencoe to White Corries — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

    22.3km

    07:41

    1,310m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    April 2, 2020

    For most, Meall Dearg is the first of the two Munros that are linked by the knife edge ridge of the Aonach Eagach (as most traverse the ridge from east to west). At 3,124 feet (952 m), it's far from the highest of the Munros but it offers dramatic views along the ridge towards Sgorr nam Fiannaidh. To tackle the pinnacles and ridge that links the two Munros in summer you must be a confident scrambler in exposed positions. A slip on this ridge could prove fatal.

      November 29, 2024

      TOP TIP for those who aren't experienced scramblers or those who hate exposure - did you know you can hike up Meall Dearg without tackling Aonach Eagach? Check out this route if you don't fancy the ridge itself but still want to bag the Munro - komoot.com/tour/1618242131

        December 31, 2020

        A brilliant place to be in full winter conditions doing a full traverse of the Aonach Eagach ridge. Simply stunning! Adventure Nic above has given an ample safety warning. 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.

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          Elevation 890 m

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