Summary
This is the first summit on the hiking route up to the famous (or notorious) Aonach Eagach ridge. Although not a munro, it commands a great view over Loch Leven, the narrows at Ballachulish, and north to Ben Nevis and the Mamores. And as you're climbing from close to sea level, it's as good a climb as many munros in the Scottish Highlands!
This story is by Richard Johnson, who stayed at Black Rock Cottage in Glencoe.
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Contributed by: Richard Johnson - May 2006
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View west over Loch Leven and Ballachulish to the peaks of Ardgour, from the summit
Key Facts
| Location |
2 miles east of Glencoe village, near the foot of Glencoe, Lochaber, West Highlands |
| When it was walked |
6 May 2006 |
| Walk type |
High hills and mountains |
| Difficulty |
Requires a reasonably good level of fitness and strong footwear |
| Distance approx |
approx 6 miles, 10 km |
| Height climbed approx |
690m (2263ft) |
| Time taken approx |
3 hrs 40 minutes |
| Map used if any |
OS Landranger 1:50,000 map No 41– Ben Nevis, OS Explorer 384, Harvey's Superwalker Glencoe |
| Getting there |
From the A82 trunk road to Fort William
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| Places to stay |
Variety of accommodation in the local villages and Fort William |
| Places to eat/ buy food |
At the Clachaig, or the Kingshouse up the Glen, or in Glencoe village where there is also a Spar |
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