Càrn Ealasaid
Càrn Ealasaid is the highest point on high moorland to the west of The Lecht Ski Centre.
Càrn Ealasaid
| Height | 793m |
| Prominence | 156m |
| Meaning | Elizabeth's cairn |
| Lists | Corbetts (C171) |
| Location | The Ladder Hills, Cairngorms and North East Grampians |
| Grid Ref | NJ228117 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.19025, -3.27951 |
Long, flat crests of moorland are typical of the hills surrounding Cock Bridge and The Lecht. Càrn Ealasaid, which is the highest point in these hills to the west of the Lecht Ski Centre, is no exception, its summit standing above millburn heather and peak-hag bealachs.
The obvious choice for a hillwalking route up Càrn Ealasaid is to begin from the Lecht Ski Centre. With a mere ascent of 300m over 7km (there-and-back) and with obvious tracks follow for much of the way over gently rising ground, there will be plenty time left in the day for more hillwalking perhaps on nearby Càrn Bàn or Brown Cow Hill.
Routes up Càrn Ealasaid
Càrn Ealasaid from the Lecht | |
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Starting at a height of over 600m, a short, easy hillwalking route over heather and grass bags the Corbett Càrn Ealasaid from the Lecht Ski Centre. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 300m (980ft) Distance : 7km (4m) Time : 2:15hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
