Aonach Mòr
Aonach Mòr is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It is located about two miles (three kilometres) northeast of Ben Nevis on the south side of Glen Spean, near Fort William. The mountain has a summit elevation of 4,006 ft (1,221 m) and is classified as a Munro.
| Aonach Mòr | |
|---|---|
Aonach Mòr from Banavie | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,006 ft (1,221 m)) |
| Prominence | c. 440 ft (130 m) |
| Parent peak | Aonach Beag |
| Listing | Munro |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Big ridge |
| Language of name | Scottish Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [ˈɯːnəx ˈmoːɾ] English approximation: OON-əkh-MOR |
| Geography | |
| Location | Highland, Scotland |
| Parent range | Grampians |
| OS grid | NN193729 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 41 |
The name Aonach Mòr (big ridge) might suggest that the mountain is taller than its close neighbour to the south, Aonach Beag (small ridge) to which it is linked by a high bealach. However, the names refer to the relative bulk of the mountains when seen from the glen, rather than their elevation; the summit of Aonach Mòr is 43 ft (13 m) lower than the summit of Aonach Beag.
The quickest and shortest ascent route for hikers is to take the gondola to the Snowgoose Terminal at an elevation of 2,133 ft (650 m) and then hike to the summit. More traditionally, the mountain is often climbed from the south from Glen Nevis and in conjunction with Aonach Beag.