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This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
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994 m (3261 ft)
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This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.
Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.
NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).
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NN90468419
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An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
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148 of 283 Munros |
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The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
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2
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Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
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Cairn like peak of the fiddler |
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The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.
You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.
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Carn an Fhidhleir, also 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.
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Hazards you may encounter on Carn an Fhidhleir include
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General Considerations
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| Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent. |
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Summit cairn of Carn an Fhidhleir looking to An Sgarsoch.10.05.05
© David Singleton
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Image by David Singleton
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The east slopes of Carn an Fhidhleir (Carn Ealer) as seen on the ascent of An Sgarsoch from the south bealach between the two hills.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Cairn on the summit of Carn an Fhidhleir (Carn Ealer) with Beinn a Ghlo behind.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Carn an Fhidhleir seen from the Geldie Lodge path.
© Graham Young
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Image by Graham Young
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Ascent
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1515 m
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49.95 km
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12.5 hrs
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An Sgarsoch and Carn an Fhidhleir
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This is a strenuous cycle/walk route which can be completed in about 10h providing you cycle the first section as described.
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1122 m
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41.56 km
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10.5 hrs
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An Sgarsoch and Carn an Fhidhleir
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Easy route on easy to moderate slopes with short vegetation. N.B.Cycles can be used for much of the approach route.
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Me on top,15/7/09.
© Mark Thomson
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Image by Mark Thomson
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Happy Birthday (47) Rod at Summit Cairn 09.07.09.
© Paul Burgess
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Image by Paul Burgess
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Carn an fhidhlier summit april 2009 superb dry day ..thank goodness
© Dougie Mccoll
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Image by Dougie Mccoll
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Neil at the summit cairn.
© Brian McBain
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Image by Brian McBain
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Roger Vander Steen
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September 11, 2009
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10th September 2009. Walked from Linn of Dee. More water in rivers than previous visit. The Allt Dhaidh Mor can be crossed a little upstream. It was boots off to wade the Geldie; it is reasonably shallow 40 yards west of the ford. A ten hour walk for the one hill.
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Stephen Harte
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August 27, 2009
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Walked in from Linn of Dee with my dog Susie it is approx 16km of good track before you start the climb to Carn an Fhidhleir. We climbed both Munro’s Carn an Fhidhleir first and then Sgarsoch. Interesting Munro’s with great views from the tops definitely worth the effort. If you decide to walk in worth remembering there are four river/burn crossings.
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Chris Bowles
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March 27, 2008
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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.
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Andy Johns
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May 9, 2004
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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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There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Carn an Fhidhleir
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