NEW ROUTE CARD: Aonach air Chrith via the North Ridge and Maol Chinn-dearg

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In Glen Shiel you can barely step off the road without stumbling over a sculpted crest or a pleasantly pointy peak. Yet given its ridgey layout, the Kintail area is surprisingly short of actual scrambles. Stand-out is of course The Saddle's Forcan Ridge, a route which fully earns its classic scramble status. But that's not the end of the story. Also on the south flank of the glen is another hands-on gem that sees a fraction of the attention. The route described here climbs the craggy peak of Aonach air Chrith via its north ridge, a straightforward but enjoyably airy scramble with a little-frequented feel. Close the circuit with some of that lovely ridge walking over to Maol Chinn-dearg, to complete arguably the best short section of the South Glen Shiel Ridge.

6.52 miles, 10.50 km, 978m ascent, 5 – 6 hours. Fort Augustus

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