Aonach Mòr

#11 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Winter sport, Ski area

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Nestled in the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, Aonach Mòr stands as a premier ski area, beckoning winter sports enthusiasts from around the globe. Located near Fort William, this towering mountain is the eighth highest peak in the United Kingdom and provides a backdrop for the Nevis Range ski resort, which has become a staple for ski and snowboard aficionados.

Opened in 1989, Aonach Mòr offers a diverse range of pistes to cater to all skill levels, from gentle slopes for beginners to challenging descents for seasoned pros. The resort boasts Scotland's only mountain gondola, which transports visitors to 650 meters, where they can enjoy not only skiing but also spectacular views of the surrounding landscape, including the iconic Ben Nevis.

During the ski season, which typically runs from December to April, Aonach Mòr's slopes are maintained to provide the best possible conditions for skiing and snowboarding. The resort is also known for hosting various events, including the Alpine Ski World Cup.

But Aonach Mòr isn't just a winter destination. In the summer months, it transforms into a haven for hikers, mountain bikers, and sightseers. The gondola continues to operate, giving access to mountain bike trails and walking paths that offer panoramic vistas of the Scottish Highlands.

Alternative names: Elevation: 4006 ftProminence: 440 ftCoordinates: 56°48'47"N, 4°57'42"W

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Aonach Mòr – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ben Nevis, Steall Falls, Inverlochy Castle, Càrn Mòr Dearg.

1.9 miSW
Landmark mountain for hiking and climbing
Ben Nevis, Fort William
50 min walk • Ben Nevis, located near the town of Fort William in Scotland, stands as the tallest mountain in the British Isles. Rising to an impressive height of 1,345 meters (4,413 feet), this towering peak draws thousands of outdoor enthusiasts and tourists each year, eager...
3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Steall Falls, Kinlochleven
78 min walk • The spectacular waterfall known variously as An Steall Bàn, Steall Waterfall or Steall Falls is situated in Glen Nevis near Fort William, Highland, Scotland.
4.7 miW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Inverlochy Castle, Fort William
121 min walk • Inverlochy Castle is a ruined, 13th-century castle near Inverlochy and Fort William, Highland, Scotland. The site of two battles, the castle remains largely unchanged since its construction. It is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
1.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Càrn Mòr Dearg
28 min walk • Càrn Mòr Dearg is the ninth-highest mountain in Scotland. It is situated in the west of Scotland, close to the town of Fort William, in Lochaber, Highland. It lies just to the north-west of its much more famous neighbour, Ben Nevis, to which it is linked by the spectacular Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête.
4.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sgùrr a' Mhàim
109 min walk • Sgùrr a' Mhàim is a Scottish mountain situated 5.5 kilometres north north-west of Kinlochleven in the Lochaber region of the Highland area.
3.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
An Gearanach
95 min walk • An Gearanach is a Scottish mountain situated in the Mamore Forest, five and a half kilometres north of Kinlochleven in the Lochaber region of the Highland council area.
0.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aonach Beag
25 min walk • Aonach Beag is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It is located about 3 km east of Ben Nevis on the north side of Glen Nevis, near the town of Fort William.
4.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Binnein Mòr
109 min walk • Binnein Mòr is the highest peak in the Mamores, the range of mountains between Glen Nevis and Loch Leven in the Highlands of Scotland and lies five kilometres north north-east of Kinlochleven. The pyramidal summit of Binnein Mòr lies above the uninhabited upper section of Glen Nevis, north of the main Mamores ridge.
4.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Stob Choire Claurigh
110 min walk • Stob Choire Claurigh is a Scottish mountain situated 16 km east of Fort William in the Lochaber district of the Highland council area. It is part of one of the best ridge walks on the Scottish mainland.
4.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Na Gruagaichean
124 min walk • Na Gruagaichean is a Scottish mountain lying between Glen Nevis to the North and the village of Kinlochleven to the South in the Mamores mountain range in the Highlands, Scotland.
4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Glen Nevis, Fort William
104 min walk • Glen Nevis is a glen in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, with Fort William at its foot. It is bordered to the south by the Mamore range, and to the north by the highest mountains in the British Isles: Ben Nevis, Càrn Mor Dearg, Aonach Mòr, and Aonach Beag.