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Sgòrr Nam Fiannaidh (Aonach Eagach)

Glencoe And Glen Etive

Sgòrr Nam Fiannaidh (Aonach Eagach)

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Sgòrr Nam Fiannaidh (Aonach Eagach)

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The great western termination of the infamous Aonach Eagach ridge, Sgorr nam Fiannaidh is a marvellous Munro summit that towers above the village of Glencoe. Hikes to Sgorr nam Fiannaidh …

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

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David Howells

December 31, 2020

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This was a full winter traverse of the Aonach Eagach ridge in stunning blue sky full snow conditions. Absolutely brilliant, the best ridge traverse I have done in the UK. 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.

Alex Foxfield

June 15, 2021

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Sgorr nam Fiannaidh is the western of the two Munro summits on the infamous Aonach Eagach, above Glencoe. As the ridge is usually tackled from east to west, arriving at Sgorr nam Fiannaidh is often accompanied by a victorious feeling.

Don't be tempted to descend south into the Clachaig Gully, this is an accident blackspot that is well known to mountain rescue. Much better to continue west and drink in the views beyond the Ballachulish Bridge, over Loch Linnhe to the mountains of Ardgour and Sunart.

Adventurer Nic

November 29, 2024

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TOP TIP for those who aren't experienced scramblers or those who hate exposure - did you know you can hike up Sgòrr nam Fiannaidh 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/1618833848

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1. 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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2. Summit View – Pap of Glencoe Mountain Path loop from Glencoe

12.8km

06:43

1,120m

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

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3. Hagrid’s Hut Filming Location – First Ascent loop from Clachaig Inn

13.1km

06:28

980m

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

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Elevation 980 m

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

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Sgòrr Nam Fiannaidh (Aonach Eagach)

1. Aonach Eagach extended traverse from Glencoe to White Corries

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