Glencoe National Nature Reserve

Mountain peaks in Glencoe National Nature Reserve

Glen Coe Mountain Peaks

Glen Coe’s landscape is defined by its volcanic origins and glacial erosion, resulting in dramatic ridges and steep-sided Munros. This collection features the iconic pyramid of Buachaille Etive Mòr, the narrow Aonach Eagach ridge, and the Three Sisters of Bidean nam Bian. These peaks offer technical scrambles like Curved Ridge and high-altitude traverses across ancient metamorphic rock. The area is central to Scottish mountaineering history and serves as a primary access point for challenging winter and summer climbs in the Highlands.

Glen Coe Mountain Peaks — Map

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A

Three Sisters of Glen Coe

Three steeply-sided ridges that are part of Bidean nam Bian.

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B

Meall Dearg

The Aonach Eagach is a large mountain ridge in the Scottish Highlands, marking the northern edge of Glen Coe.

C

Stob Dearg

The highest peak of the Buachaille Etive Mòr massif, recognizable by its near-perfect pyramid shape when viewed from the A82 road.

D

Curved Ridge

A classic Grade 3 scramble on the northeast face of Stob Dearg, following a prominent rocky rib towards the summit.

E

Aonach Dubh

The westernmost of the Three Sisters, featuring steep cliffs and the Great Gully, overlooking the entrance to the Hidden Valley.

F

Stob Na Doire

A prominent peak within the Buachaille Etive Mòr range, situated between Stob Dearg and Stob na Bròige.

G

Meall Mòr

A peak located north of Glencoe village, offering views over Loch Leven and the Pap of Glencoe.

H

Sgor nam Fiannaidh

The highest point of the Aonach Eagach ridge, marking its western end above the Clachaig Inn.

I

Stob Coire nam Beith

A significant peak on the Bidean nam Bian massif, known for its massive northern crags and technical climbing routes.

J

Stob Coire nan Lochan

This peak features dramatic northern cliffs and several popular winter climbing gullies, often visited alongside Bidean nam Bian.

K

An t-Sron

A rocky spur extending from Stob Coire nam Beith, forming part of the western flank of the Bidean nam Bian range.

L

Stob Dubh

The higher of the two Munros on the Buachaille Etive Beag ridge, offering panoramic views of Loch Etive.

M

Stob Coire Altruim

A peak situated on the ridge connecting the two Munros of Buachaille Etive Mòr, overlooking Lairig Gartain.

N

Beinn Fhada

The easternmost of the Three Sisters of Glen Coe, characterized by a long, narrow summit ridge.

O

Geàrr Aonach

The middle ridge of the Three Sisters, separated from its neighbors by the deep clefts of Coire Gabhail and Coire nan Lochan.

P

Am Bodach

A peak at the eastern end of the Aonach Eagach ridge, serving as the usual starting point for the traverse.

Q

Sron Garbh

A minor summit on the eastern approach to the Aonach Eagach ridge, located above the A82.

R

Stob Coire Raineach

One of the two Munros on the Buachaille Etive Beag ridge, accessible via a steep path from the pass of Glencoe.

S

Stob Coire Leith

A summit located along the narrowest section of the Aonach Eagach ridge, between Meall Dearg and Sgor nam Fiannaidh.

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