Aonach Mor Mountain Resort, Fort William, Scotland

Introduction


This afternoon, I am focusing on a Scottish mountain resort named Aonach Mor which is located about ten miles N.E. of Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. 

Capture of the Nevis Range (incorporating Aonach Mor) in winter. 
Information on Aonach Mor Mountain Resort

This peak is part of the Grampian Mountains and the name translates into English as ‘big ridge’. Height is 1221 metres or 4006 feet and thus Aonach Mor ranks as a ‘Munro’ or one of the 282 mountains in Scotland exceeding 3000 feet. Aonach Mor also ranks as the eighth tallest peak in Britain.

Ski run in winter


 Mountain Gondola



Aonach Mor has a gondola cable car lift up its northern face to transport sporting participants and sightseers near to the summit where there are shops and refreshment facilities. In winter the mountain’s northern slopes, known as the Nevis Range, are popular with skiers and snowboarders whilst in summer downhill mountain bikers take over. Aonach Mor has hosted many Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup events over a 2.8km downhill course which is internationally renowned as one of the longest and toughest on the World Cup circuit.

Mountain Biker in action


View of Fort William from atop Aonach Mor

 Video clip of landscape view from Aonach Mor 

 

 Video clip of Scottish Downhill Mountain Bike Championships

 

 Video clip of skiing at Aonach Mor

 

The Aonach Mor site is well resourced to cater for both active sporting participants and visitors who simply wish to experience the facility and views from the top. There is a public transport bus service to the site but most visitors travel there independently by car or other means.

More Information.

For more information on activities, sightseeing and help for tourists generally please refer to Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4. This publication is also available via Kindle.

 





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