Aonach Buidhe
Corbett above Iron Lodge
Aonach Buidhe is a big lump of a hill standing above several spurs and shoulders in a remote corner of Killilan Forest at the head of Glen Elchaig.Aonach Buidhe
| Height | 899m |
| Prominence | 474m |
| Meaning | yellow ridge |
| Lists | Corbetts, 24 |
| Location | Killilan and Iron Lodge, Glen Strathfarrar to Glen Affric |
| Grid Ref | NH057324 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.34116, -5.2293 |
Aonach Buidhe is the most easterly of the three Corbetts in Killilan Forest, standing in a remote setting above the head of Glen Elchaig, from where its grass-covered slopes rise in a great sweep towards the summit.
Taken on its own, the easiest approach to Aonach Buidhe would begin with a cycle along Glen Elchaig and Srath Duilleach to the foot of the mountain followed by a hike up stalkers paths.
Opting for an approach on foot would allow for a route continuing onwards from Aonach Buidhe to Faochaig and Sguman Choinntich, making for a superb hillwalking or hillrunning route traversing wide ridges and crests.
Routes up Aonach Buidhe
Killilan Corbetts | |
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East of Plockton and Kyle of Lochalsh, the three Corbetts of Aonach Buidhe, Faochaig and Sguman Coinntich guard the approaches to Affric, Monar and Cannich. Peaks : 3 Corbetts
Ascent : 1850m (6070ft) Distance : 33km (21m) Time : 11:20hr |
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