Carn an Fhidhleir, alao known as Carn Ealar, is a triangular pyramid, with the summit at the junction of three ridges. The SE ridge leads a minor top (906m) W of which a bealach links to An Sgarsoch. There is a W ridge which turns SW to continue over a series of minor tops, and a short N ridge, which is the normal route of ascent from the track in Glen Geldie. An ascent from the bothy in Glen Tarf, on the SE ridge is possible via Leachdann Feith Seasgachain. All slopes are moderate to easy.
This hill and its neighbour are remoteness personified. It was a very long cycle in to reach the foot of these hills, on a good track. Once past Geldie Lodge which is now a ruin the track becomes a lot rougher before ending at the Allt a' Chaorainn. The climb is quite tough with no real sign of a track to follow. (there might be one but I couldn't find it) The actual ascent proper is not too bad on, grassy, heathery slopes with the odd peat hag.
Andy Johns wrote on May 9, 2004:
To make a change from the usual approach from the Linn of Dee, we were camping near to Bynack Lodge having traversed the Glen Ey hills on the previous day. The tent and other bits and pieces were left just north of here so that the hills could be climbed with just a small pack. My companion had to leave to get back home so I set off on my own. It took one hour to reach Geldie Lodge and then the surprisingly good path was followed for 3km further west (it's not a track, for all the OS say). A so-so path can be followed from here almost to the summit, which is worth following all the way.
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