Geal Chàrn, Monadh Liath
Overlooking the River Spey and sitting above a coire with a dark lochan, Geal Chàrn has a tad more character than most of the hills in the vast Monadhliath.
Geal Chàrn, Monadh Liath
| Height | 926m |
| Prominence | 96m |
| Meaning | white cairn |
| Lists | Munros (M260) |
| Location | Monadh Liath, Monadh Liath to Glen Roy |
| Grid Ref | NN562988 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.05737, -4.37278 |
Geal Chàrn is the most westerly Munro in the Monadh Liath and for the most part typical of the grass-covered, rolling hills in the area. The east-facing coire of this Munro is well hidden from view and contains a dark lochan below the cliffs and crags of Geal Chàrn and Beinn Sgiath.
From Garva Bridge there is a direct, if rather soggy and uninspiring route up to Geal Chàrn's summit. More enjoyable and interesting is a circular route from Spey dam and Glen Markie, visiting the glacially formed An Dirc Mhòr gash and descending via Lochan a'Choire and Piper's Burn. More determined hillwalkers can continue over moorland and gentle hillsides to Càrn Dearg and then on to Càrn Sgulain and A'Chailleach for a full-on 4 Munro-bagging day.
Routes up Geal Chàrn
Monadhliath Munros | |
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Linear hillwalking route over all four Monadh Liath Munros: A’ Chailleach, Càrn Sgulain, Càrn Dearg and Geal Chàrn, with demanding navigation. Peaks : 4 Munros
Ascent : 1420m (4660ft) Distance : 30km (19m) Time : 9:50hr | |
Geal Chàrn from Spey Dam | |
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Hillwalking route up Geal Chàrn at the western end of the Monadh Liath. Gentle slopes hide odd landforms and interest off the direct line. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 740m (2430ft) Distance : 15km (9m) Time : 4:45hr | |
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