Ground Conditions: The end of June was really hot - a heat wave. The view of the northern coirres from Aviemore is predominantly green with a few snow patches; as is the case with Braeriach and other hills with high corries. On the other side of Cairngorm in Ciste Meard there are deep snow fields some 10m deep in places. These patches may last out the year! [July 2026]

Ascent of Carn Bhac

Carn Bhac sits in the remote area southof Braemar, west of Glen Shee. It is a remote hill but accessible from Inverey

Inverey lies west of Braemar on the minor road. There is ample parking on the grass beside the road.

Follow the track south from Inverey up Glen Ey, as far as the ruin at Auchelie. take the right hand branch as the track climbs Carn nan Seileach. Follow this track to the end and continue to the bealach between Carn Bhac and Carn Creagach. Finally turn right, west to climb the summit slopes to Carn Bhac. (8.0kms. 600m. 3hrs. 30min.)

The descent is via the uphill route. East to the belach and then north down the slopes to find the top of the track and then down the track to Inverey. (8.0kms. 00m. 2hrs. 20min.)

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