Geal Chàrn, Ardverikie
Geal Chàrn, in the wild land south of Loch Laggan, looks featureless from most angles, but its hidden north-east side holds some drama.
Geal Chàrn, Ardverikie
| Height | 1050m |
| Prominence | 310m |
| Meaning | white hill |
| Lists | Munros (M80) |
| Location | Laggan and Ardverikie, Loch Ericht to Loch Rannoch |
| Grid Ref | NN504812 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.8977, -4.45728 |
With much of the forest in Glen Spean recently felled, roadside view from the west on A86 has vastly improved.
From most viewpoints, Geal Chàrn in Ardverikie rather lacks in character compared to its neighbours Beinn a' Chlachair and diminutive Creag Pitridh. It is a large lump of a hill with grassy slopes for the most part, but beware, particularly in mist, there are crags to catch out the unwary who stray off course !
There are several possibilities for accessing Geal Chàrn, including coming in from Loch Ossian, Kinloch Laggan and from Dalwhinnie to Loch Pattack, however probably the finest is from Luiblea on Loch Laggan from where fine estate tracks reach into the wild area - excellent for biking on.
Routes up Geal Chàrn
Ardverikie and Loch Laggan Munros | |
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Bike and hike over Beinn a’ Chlachair, Geal Chàrn and Creag Pitridh, the three Munros of the wild Ardverikie Forest between Laggan and Alder. Peaks : 3 Munros
Ascent : 1350m (4430ft) Distance : 26km (16m) Time : 7hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
