5-Aonach Eagach

The Aonach Eagach (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ˈɯːnəx ˈekəx], 'notched ridge') is a rocky ridge lying to the north of Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands, boasting two Munro summits.

In length the full ridge continues for 10 km from the Pap of Glencoe at the west to the eastern end at the Devil's Staircase. The central section, some 2 km in length, is very rocky and the route along it requires scrambling ability. The slopes to each side are extremely dangerous, with steep grass and scree slopes hiding even steeper slopes which end in cliffs on both north and south sides of the ridge.

The Aonach Eagach is usually regarded as the most difficult 'scrambling' ridge in mainland Scotland, though it vies with Liathach, and in winter An Teallach, for this title

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[MrHistorian123]

Mmm, if you see the sunset on the top of the ridge, you're going to be descending in the dark, and that descent is a complete cow.

If you read her book (the first 50), they nearly died doing it!

I confess, I did the two munros from either end and avoided the ridge, but I'm a complete coward. Respect to her for doing it.

[GBPaddling]

Moooorrrriaaalll.cracking stuff,essential viewing!