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An Sgarsoch & Carn an Fhidhleir
Total Ascent 1122 m
 
Route Time 10.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 41.56 km
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Carn an Fhidhleir
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Approaching the southern slopes of Carn Ealar. The burn was followed before cutting up the slopes on the right to the summit beyond. February 07.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce
Travel Information

From Braemar (A93) travel W on minor road sign-posted "Linn of Dee" continue on this road to the falls where the road crosses the River Dee.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,122 meters. Allow 10.5 hours to complete this 41.56km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from Linn of Dee, where there is roadside parking and a large carparkNO06128972
1Head WSW on road to White BridgeNO01888848
2Cross river and continue on road/track SW to junctionNO00498683
3Turn W and follow road alongside Geldie BurnNN95848726
4Follow road SW past Geldie Lodge, continue to road endNN92558567
5Ascend WSW to north ridgeNN90698533
6Ascend S to summit of Carn an Fhidhleir NN90468419
7Head SSE to minor top (906m)NN91098304
8Descend ESE to colNN91678277
9Ascend NE on west ridge of An Sgarsoch to summitNN93348366
10Descend N along side streamNN93198488
11Continue NW to rejoin approach route and returnNO06128972
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Notes

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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Local Accommodation Options
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9.2 km Dalmore House - Fife Brae, Braemar, AB35 5NS   Tel: 013397 41225
9.3 km Schiehallion House - 10 Glenshee Road Braemar, AB35 5YQ   Tel: 013397 41679
28.8 km Ravenscraig Guest House - Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RP   Tel: 01479 810278
35.3 km Croft Holidays - Croft Dhu, Newtonmore, PH20 1BA   Tel: 01540 673504
35.5 km Creag Meagaidh - Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DP   Tel: 01540 673798
71.1 km Rushyglen Cottages - Tulloch, Glen Spean, PH31 4AR   Tel: 0131 225 4235
71.9 km Killin Highland Lodges - Aberfeldy Road, Killin , Perthshire , FK21 8TX   Tel: 08 456 444 830
74.6 km Killin Hotel - Main Street, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8TP   Tel: 01567 820296
75.7 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
76.6 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
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