Glencoe’s Aonach Eagach Crowned Among Top UK Hiking Trails for January

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One of the top UK routes for January traversing is a well-loved hiking trail in the Highlands of Scotland, as revealed in a recent compilation by outdoor experts showcasing their preferred winter hiking destinations throughout the country.

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Glencoe’s Aonach Eagach Crowned Among Top UK Hiking Trails for January

This Scottish location, situated near the village of Glencoe, shares the spotlight with other renowned spots like The Glyderau in Eryri (Snowdonia), Wales.

Discover the Scottish hiking trail honored as one of the finest in the UK this January, as reported by Border Telegraph. Aonach Eagach, located near Glencoe, earned recognition as one of the premier hiking spots in the UK, with praise from Liam Campbell, Blacks’ resident expert, who commended its “challenging ridge.”

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A Traveller’s Perspective

The Aonach Eagach in Glencoe is not a casual walk. It is a serious ridge traverse and one of the most exposed hiking routes on the British mainland. The scrambling sections require you to use your hands, and in places there are steep drops on both sides. If you have a head for heights and experience on exposed ridges, it is one of the most exhilarating days you can have in Scotland. If you do not, it could be one of the most frightening.

This route is for experienced hill walkers only. Check the weather forecast on the Mountain Weather Information Service and do not attempt it in high winds, rain, or poor visibility. The traverse runs east to west and takes most people six to eight hours. Start early. Bring a helmet if you have one — there is loose rock in places. The descent at the western end down to the Clachaig Inn is steep and brutal on the knees. Leave a car at the inn or arrange a lift back to your start point.

On the Aonach Eagach, the ridge narrows to a point where you can see down into Glencoe on one side and Loch Leven on the other. The wind funnels along the crest and pulls at your jacket. The rock under your hands is rough gabbro, cold and solid. Below, the valley floor is a patchwork of green and brown, with the River Coe threading through it like a silver wire. Your breathing is loud in your own ears. Every footstep matters. It is terrifying and magnificent in equal measure.

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