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Carn an Fhidhleir routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from Glen FeshieHiking · 20km · 800 m ascent · ~5h 20m · from Glen FeshieModerate
This route starts from Glen Feshie and involves a long walk through the glen followed by a climb to the summit, it offers stunning views of the Cairngorms.
Approach from Linn of DeeHiking · 28km · 950 m ascent · ~7h 10m · from Linn of DeeModerate
This route begins at Linn of Dee and involves a lengthy trek through remote terrain, it is a challenging but rewarding hike.
Traverse from An SgarsochScrambling · 25km · from Glen FeshieHard
This route involves a traverse from An Sgarsoch to Carn an Fhidhleir, it includes some scrambling sections and is suitable for experienced hikers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Carn an Fhidhleir today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Carn an Fhidhleir each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 994m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Carn an Fhidhleir each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days. Lying snow up to 12 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:16, sunset 16:41
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:48.
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About Carn an Fhidhleir
Carn an Fhidhleir is 994 m (3,261 ft) high with 286 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. OS grid reference NN904841. It is the 85th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn an Fhidhleir South Top (1.3 km), Sron Gharbh (2.2 km) and Meall Tionail (1.5 km).
How high is Carn an Fhidhleir?
Carn an Fhidhleir is 994 metres high with 286 metres of prominence.
Where is Carn an Fhidhleir?
Carn an Fhidhleir is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Carn an Fhidhleir?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Carn an Fhidhleir, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Glen Feshie (20km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Carn an Fhidhleir today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Carn an Fhidhleir?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
