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X. CALORIE CALCULATOR. Looking back to Stob Coire a Chairn & Am Bodach from An Gearanach. 2 Owing to the time taken to drive to Kinlochleven, walk 10km and climb over 900 metres, it was after 2pm by Am Bodach. Maps covering route of walk: OS Landranger 41. IDEAS- Am Bodach, Gearr Aonach, Ben Nevis. Terrain: A relentlessly steep climb on a rocky path to the summit of Am Bodach, then a fine ridge walk with the final descent down The Devil's Staircase on the West Highland Way. We got a day pass out from my wife and headed for Glen Coe. Route: Take the path behind the house of Allt-na-reigh up the grassy slopes of Am Bodach to the summit. This page uses the Ordnance Survey OpenSpace APIwhich does not include Explorer (1:25000 scale) mapping. Find a forecast. If you're in a group, be careful to give everyone enough space/time - don't hurry anyone here - … ...with no ascent logs recorded by anyone, 04A: Fort William to Loch Treig and Loch Leven, Leven (Loch), Catchment Boundaries, Nevis, Logged Descriptions  (logged by 744 users, only the latest 50 shown -. Forecast days. Am Bodach is the 3rd Munro on the Ring of Steal if you are doing it Clockwise. Map Help, Truly Stunning and such an epic way to be out enjoying it. N.B. Sgurr a' Mhaim lies on a subsidiary ridge to the north and was not included in the walk. Aonach Eagach Speedwing Descent If only every sunrise in Scotland was like this. Am Bodach (Highland) weather. 159 Likes, 2 Comments - Paul. As a slip will here will send you bouncing for fifteen hundred feet. Started at layby west of Allt-na-reigh, up Am Bodach, Meall Dearg, across the Aonach Eagach ridge, Stob Coire Lieth then Short nan Fiannaidh, descending alongside Allt nan t-Sidhein to the layby opposite the Clachaig junction. Not much fun on the knees hahaha. From Am Bodach westwards there is NO safe way down into Glen Coe for several kilometres (though there are points at which you can safely descend N instead). TERRAIN CALORIES CONFIGURE. From the summit cairn continue down the increasingly exposed ridge before the ridge suddenly drops … *For information about access rights in Scotland see the ScotWays website.Please report via the contact page any logs you see below which describe or encourage acts of trespass. It was set on a relatively mild day with a south westerly gale that was almost gathered in by the hills around. Kinlochleven is still over an hour away down there. This site is printer friendly. The hill has thin soil and grows a particularly mushy and sloppy moss so the descent is far from simple. Descent from Am Bodach, the start of the Anoach Eagach ridge © Annaclaire16 The first real scrambling comes on the descent from Am Bodach. There's a steep climb on a good path up the southeast ridge of Am Bodach. If you're in a group, be careful to give everyone enough space/time - don't hurry anyone here - a slip could be very nasty. If you're caught on the pinnacles at nightfall, keep going; don't try an early descent. ... Ben Nevis from An Gearanach. From there a series of narrow ridges, scrambly ground and stunning views lead, via the Munro top of Meall Dearg, to … The direct ascent of Am Bodach starts at sea level at Kinlochleven, although it is possible to drive to and park at Mamore Lodge saving 200 metres of ascent, the track goes north west for one kilometre along the old military road to Fort William built by General Caulfield, which now carries the West Highland Way. This page has been served 38 times since 2005-01-15. Last hill of the day before the steep descent to Mamore Lodge and the road side. 8 hours. Clear all day - just the sound of some very vocal stags! Roblex: 13/10/2015: From Kinlochleven a round of Na Gruagaichean, NT, An Garbhanach, An Gearanach, Stob Coire a'Chairn, ST and Am Bodach. rhalstead From Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, the most direct descent is to head south by southwest, down a steep zig-zag path leading by the side of Clachaig gully. Happy I was going upwards on this slope rather than downwards.Clear view of Glencoe Mountains including the serrated Aonach Eagach ridge with impressive view down Loch Linnhe Loch Leven Some hill summits are on private property or on land where there is no public right of way. Good weather and snow views. Olly, Big John, Vicky and Dennis parked beside the Loch Quoich dam and attempted Gairich but all eventually turned back. Last hill of the day before the steep descent to Mamore Lodge and the road side. 8 hours. Clear all day - just the sound of some very vocal stags! Roblex: 13/10/2015: From Kinlochleven a round of Na Gruagaichean, NT, An Garbhanach, An Gearanach, Stob Coire a'Chairn, ST and Am Bodach. rhalstead Straight forward but steep and scree/bouldery ascent South from Stob Coire a Chairn. Happy I was going upwards on this slope rather than downwards.Clear view of Glencoe Mountains including the serrated Aonach Eagach ridge with impressive view down Loch Linnhe Loch Leven We then start our adventure up the east end of the ridge towards Am Bodach. The descent from Am Bodach and the traverse of the Chancellor is short and sharp and care/steady nerves are certainly required - some people would argue that this represents the "worst" part of the ridge. Glen Coe Descent off View north from A buttress on the Aonach Eagach Ridge mountain photos As we climbed the steep hillside from the road to the first top of Am Bodach the wind and rain picked up so our thoughts turn to plan B, which would have been a descent down Devil’s Staircase and a drink by a warm fire in the Kingshouse. ...with no ascent logs recorded by anyone, Resize map: portrait / landscape Name: Am Bodach: Hill number: 180: Height: 941.9m / 3090ft: Parent (Ma): 178 Aonach Eagach - Sgorr nam Fiannaidh: Parent (SMC): 179 Aonach Eagach - Meall Dearg Once safely down this descent, the ridge is narrow with a few short scrambly sections but fairly straightforward with a good path as it … There was some snow on ridge but mainly soft and we roped only for descent from Am Bodach. Questions/Comments/Corrections? I am soon on Am Bodach summit. Guide books warn walkers not to attempt the descent from the 967m (3,173ft) Sgorr nam Fiannaidh via the gully, which rises directly above the Clachaig Inn. Summary:Famed as the narrowest ridge on the British mainland (though Liathach and An Teallach must run it close), the Aonach Eagach gives a thrilling and spectacular traverse for keen scramblers, linking the Munros of Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh.Terrain:Hard, exposed scrambling along the ridge between Am Bodach and Stob Coire Leith - experience and a good head for heights is required.. a descent from the col between Am Bodach and Sgurr an Iubhair leading to a path back to Kinlochleven. Am Bodach from the descent path. A fair descent from Am Bodach (1032m), and the next ascent brings us to our Bad Weather CP2, and the Munro summit of Stob Coire a’ Chairn (981m). Please quote the hill number and hill name. 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We then continue along the broad ridge towards Meall Dearg; before we start tackling the iconic pinnacles, this is where the heart begins to pound! This is a steep scree slope … The west coast of Scotland holds some of the best scrambling anywhere in the UK, join us to experience the best of what is on offer in Glen Coe, Ben Nevis and Ardgour and let us give you memories that will be with you for the rest of your life! Hover over the map markers to see associated photo. May 24, 2016 - On the first part of the steep descent from Am Bodach onto the Aonach Eagach ridge a few weeks back. Glen Nevis from Stob Ban. Registration is quick and completely free. Disclaimer. Am Bodach had been set as the first target so we set off up the rising and steepening ridge to the main top. © wfmillar Route: Aonach Eagach Ridge (Winter) (II) Climbers: Martin Camera used: Sony DSC-RX100M3 Date taken: 5th January 2021 Please choose your location from the nearest places to : Suggested places. From ... Descent from this last pinnacle requires a bit of thought. Search for a place, autocomplete also includes a 'Use my location' option and your recent locations Search. 17 Oct 2009. Descent. The safest descent from the west end of the ridge is not easy to find, particularly in the dark, under deep snow, or in poor visibility. It blew the runners up the hill and then you could run down faster because it helped you stay up better. The descent down its western flank is steep and forms the most difficult section of the whole traverse. Copyright © 1987-2021 by Peakbagger.com. This nearly triples the distance of the usual traverse started by climbing Am Bodach (943m) and ended by the descent from Sgorr nam Fiannaidh. It’s possible to include trickier steps, but overall, it’s a great wee route for a blustery day as the approach and descent are straightforward. A well defined path that climbs the south-east shoulder of Am Bodach is rounded and particularly! 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