Meall na h-Eilde is often climbed in conjunction with another Corbett Geal Charn which lies 4 km to the west. Approaches to the hill are possible from the north (Glen Garry) and the south (eastern end of Loch Arkaig) although the southern approach is shorter and more popular. The southern route starts at the car park at the Eas Chia-aig waterfall at grid reference and follows a track north through the trees of Gleann Cia-aig to reach open moorland after four km where the hill comes fully into view. A footbridge is crossed and it is a steep climb to the Bealach an Easain from where the summit is easily reached. The northern approach starts at Greenfield in Glen Garry () and takes a path south west through the forest for three km to reach the Allt Coire nan Saobhaidh stream from where the northern ridge can be gained which leads to the summit cairn which stands on the northern side of the old fence. The hills considerable prominence of 453 metres gives a good uninterrupted view of the surroundings.