Aonach Meadhoin

Aonach Meadhoin is a Munro mountain in the Kintail region of the Scottish Highlands. It stands on the northern side of Glen Shiel, about 31 kilometres south-east of Kyle of Lochalsh. The mountain reaches 1001 metres and forms part of the North Glen Shiel Ridge with Saileag and Sgùrr a' Bhealaich Dheirg. These three are sometimes called the Brothers of Kintail, named after the nearby Five Sisters of Kintail. The name Aonach Meadhoin means Middle Ridge, and the mountain’s shape resembles a horseshoe.

The mountain’s steep north and south faces drop into Coire nan Eun and Coire na Cadha. The northern face remains craggy and holds snow late into summer. Three main ridges radiate from the summit, one connecting to the nearby Munro Sgùrr a' Bhealaich Dheirg two kilometres away. Another ridge leads north-east to Sgùrr an Fhuarail, a subsidiary top 987 metres high. This top offers fine views eastward, including Loch Cluanie, often better than from the main summit.

Ascents usually start from the Cluanie Inn on the A87 road. The direct route climbs the south-east ridge, passing over Sgùrr an Fhuarail before reaching the summit. The mountain is often climbed with Ciste Dhubh or the other Munros of the North Glen Shiel Ridge. Another route begins two kilometres west of the inn, using subsidiary ridges to ease the climb. Drainage from the mountain travels over 70 kilometres east to the Beauly Firth and Moray Firth.