Geal Charn, Abernethy

Height	821m
Prominence	173m
Meaning	white cairn
Lists	Corbett, 122
Location	East of Lairig an Laoigh, Cairngorms and North East Grampians
Grid Ref	NJ090127
Lat/Lon	57.19601, -3.50673

Geal Charn is rather featureless, heather-clad Corbett hill that stands in a remote setting above Abernethy Forest on the eastern fringes of the Cairngorms.

The most direct approach begins from Dorback Lodge, a few miles south-east of Nethy Bridge and for half of the route uses estate tracks.

If you fancy a longer approach, perhaps cycling, fine tracks cut a route through Abernethy Forest Nature Reserve and climb to a height of over 600m and to within 2km of Geal Charn's summit.

Routes up Geal Charn

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Geal Charn from Dorback
	Above the Braes of Abernethy, fine estate tracks lead from Dorback Lodge to the foot of Geal Charn, from where a delightful circular route makes for an enjoyable afternoon's walk or run. Peaks : 1 Corbett Ascent : 600m (1970ft) Distance : 16km (10m) Time : 5:45hr

Geal Charn from Abernethy
	Fine tracks through Abernethy Forest Nature Reserve enable an enjoyable cycling route approaching Geal Charn from the west. The tracks continue up a fair height up Geal Charn's slopes, leaving a short walk over heather to reach the remote cairn on the summit. Peaks : 1 Corbett Ascent : 650m (2130ft) Distance : 29km (18m) Time : 3:30hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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