Aonach Beag

Aonach Beag is linked to number eight on the UK's highest mountains list. Both Aonach Beag and Aonach Mr are connected by a ridge. It is a little confusing that Aonach Beag is the largest of the Aonachs, given that 'Beag' means small and 'Mr' means big (the names are in relation to the overall bulk of the mountains, not the height).

While there are several ways to approach Aonach Beag, many people find that ascending from Aonach Mr is the most straightforward. The gondola provides access to the summit of Aonach Mr, allowing you to complete both Munros in a single trip with the help of a lift. Because of the mountain gondola on Aonach Mr, Aonach Beag is the less visited of the two.

Aonach Beag, like Braeriach, hides one of the UK's only almost-permanent snow patches, which melts only during the hottest summers.

Elevation: 1,234m
Location: Fort William
Scottish Gaelic name: Aonach Beag
Gaelic meaning: Small ridge