What is the hardest ridge walk in the UK?


What is the hardest ridge walk in the UK? Aonach Eagach, Scotland Glen Coe's Grade 2 Aonach Eagach ridge is considered the narrowest ridge on the British mainland and Scotland's toughest horizontal scramble – pretty daunting stuff considering it sits at 3,127ft. What's more, it's also one of the UK's most dangerous accident black spots.


What is the most difficult ridge in the UK?

Aonach Eagach is rated as a grade two scramble, so scrambling experience is necessary and hikers may want the protection of a rope in some sections, but its the sheer drops and the spine-tingling exposure which gives it its scariest hikes in the world status.


What is the most difficult ridge in the world?

Read on to learn about—and then maybe dream about—some of the hardest mountains to climb on earth!
  • (1) K2 (28,251 feet)—Pakistan/China. ...
  • (2) Kangchenjunga (28,169 feet)—Nepal/India. ...
  • (3) Nanga Parbat (26,660 feet)—Pakistan. ...
  • (4) Annapurna (26,545 feet)—Nepal. ...
  • (5) Masherbrum (25,660 feet)—Pakistan.


Is Ben Nevis harder than Snowdon?

Ben Nevis is probably slightly harder, but not a great deal, if Snowdon posed no great difficulty, then you should be absolutely fine. One thing to watch out for is how to get off the summit. The top of Ben Nevis is a bit of a plateau, and can be tricky to find the right way off in bad visibility.


What is the hardest thru hike in Europe?

The GR20, in Corsica, France, is known as one of Europe's toughest long-distance trails and considered to be the most difficult of all the GR routes. The 180 kilometre path takes about two weeks to complete, crossing the island from north to south.


Is Scafell Pike hard?

Whichever route you take, Scafell Pike is a tough, steep hike which involves scrambling over hard terrain. There will be challenges in any season: you might be met with high winds, rain, snow, extreme cold or poor visibility.


What is the toughest trail in Europe?

Europe's Most Difficult And Dangerous Hikes For Thrill Seekers To Try
  • The Dolomites, Italy. Dietermeyrl/Getty Images. ...
  • El Caminito del Rey, Spain. ...
  • Aonach Eagach Ridge, Scotland. ...
  • Trift Bridge Hike, Switzerland. ...
  • Grand Randonnée 20, France. ...
  • Striding Edge, England. ...
  • Eagle Walk, Austria. ...
  • Mount Triglav, Slovenia.


Is the 3 peaks harder than Snowdon?

Conclusion. The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge is a popular alternative to the National Three Peaks Challenge as it is set in stunning mountain scenery with significantly less driving. Snowdon is the most difficult of the mountains on the Welsh Three Peaks.


What is the hardest hiking trail in Europe?

So, if you are up for the challenge, here are Europe's most difficult and dangerous hikes to add to your travel itinerary.
  • The Dolomites, Italy. ...
  • El Caminito del Rey, Spain. ...
  • Aonach Eagach Ridge, Scotland. ...
  • Trift Bridge Hike, Switzerland. ...
  • Grand Randonnée 20, France. ...
  • Striding Edge, England. ...
  • Eagle Walk, Austria.


What is the hardest walking trail in the UK?

The Cape Wrath Trail, or CWT, is an almost 400km long-distance route from Fort William to the lighthouse at the most north-westerly point of Scotland, Cape Wrath.


Which is harder Helvellyn or Scafell Pike?

Helvellyn is the third-highest point both in England and in the Lake District, and access to Helvellyn is easier than to the two higher peaks of Scafell Pike and Scafell. The scenery includes three deep glacial coves and two sharp-topped ridges on the eastern side (Striding Edge and Swirral Edge).