Aonach Meadhoin

Hill, Mountain in Ross-shire

Scotland

Aonach Meadhoin

Rough path descending towards Cluanie Inn Credit: Steven Brown

Aonach Meadhoin, located in Ross-shire, Scotland, is a magnificent hill/mountain renowned for its breathtaking beauty and challenging hiking trails. Rising 3,704 feet (1,129 meters) above sea level, it forms part of the Kintail range in the Scottish Highlands.

The mountain's name, Aonach Meadhoin, is Gaelic for "middle ridge," which aptly describes its position between the neighboring peaks of Sgurr an Fhuarail and Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg. This location provides stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail.

Aonach Meadhoin's ascent is a popular choice for experienced hikers and mountaineers due to its challenging terrain, which includes steep slopes and rocky ridges. The main route begins at the Cluanie Inn and follows a well-marked path up the mountain. As climbers ascend, they are treated to awe-inspiring vistas of the Scottish Highlands, with the rugged peaks of the West Highlands and Isle of Skye visible in the distance.

The summit of Aonach Meadhoin offers a rewarding experience, granting hikers a sense of accomplishment and a chance to appreciate the breathtaking scenery that stretches as far as the eye can see. On clear days, the views extend to the Isle of Rum and the Cuillin mountains on Skye.

Despite its challenging nature, Aonach Meadhoin attracts hikers and nature enthusiasts from all over the world who are drawn to its rugged beauty and the sense of adventure it offers. It stands as a testament to the remarkable natural landscapes that Scotland has to offer.

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Aonach Meadhoin Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.172726/-5.2291579 or Grid Reference NH0413. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rough path descending towards Cluanie Inn

Steven Brown

Path towards Sgurr an Fhuarail

Steven Brown

Path on Sgurr an Fhuarail

Steven Brown

Cairn on Aonach Meadhoin

Steven Brown

Summit of Sgurr aâ Bhealaich Dheirg

Steven Brown

Towards Bealach aâ Choinich

Steven Brown

Bealach aâ Choinich

Steven Brown

Meall a' Charra

Top on the north side of Sgùrr a' Bhealaich Dheirg, Glen Shiel.

Richard Webb

SgÃ¹rr a' Bhealaich Dheirg

View from Fionngleann, upper Glen Affric. Note the basket of eggs glacial deposits.

Richard Webb

Sreath a' Ghlas-choire

A very fine ridge up from the Affric side to Sgùrr a' Bhealaich Dheirg, It is quite narrow in places but in Summer, presents no scrambling.

Richard Webb

View to the eastern end of the northern Glen Shiel ridge

Seen here from the summit of Druim Shionnaich on the other side of the valley, looking across the meanders in the River Cluanie just before it enters the loch.

Richard Law

North Ridge Sgurr an Fhuarail

On the steep north ridge of the subsidiary top of Sgurr an Fhuarail looking across to the Munro of Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg, both peaks on the Brothers of Kintail. A fine day to be on some fine peaks between the wintry showers.

Adam Ward

On the Brothers

Descending the first peak of the Brothers of Kintail on the north side of Glen Shiel. The north side of all the peaks are still holding a lot of snow.

Adam Ward

Taking Care on the Brothers

The walker and 2 dogs are taking care to descend carefully on some of the rocky terrain between Aonach Meadhoin and Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg on the Brothers of Kintail.

Adam Ward

Summit View

Looking across the snow covered ridge of Sgurr a' Bhealaich Dheirg in Kintail. In the distance can be seen some of the Five Sisters of Kintail.

Adam Ward

Cluanie Inn from Bealach a' Choinich

On the way from Ciste Dubh to the Five Sisters ridge, the view down the burn shows the Cluanie Inn in front of what the OS insists should be a lochan to the west of the old Tomdoun road. The Harvey's Kintail map shows it more accurately perhaps as boggy ground.

AlastairG