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Geal-charn Mor

Corbett
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
824 m (2703 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NH83671234
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
120 of 221 Corbetts
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Large white cairn
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Geal-charn Mor is a distinct peak, on the E margin of the Monadhliath Plateau, overlooking Aviemore.

Geal-charn Mor is in the shape of a cross with ridges running NNW, SW to Geal-charn Beag (764m), S to An Sguabach (758m), and NE to a broad bealach connecting to another Geal-charn Beag (742m).

A track rising to this bealach from Lynwilg, offers the best approach route.

Hazards you may encounter on Geal-charn Mor include
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.

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Picture Gallery for Geal-charn Mor

The summit of Geal-charn Mor, the Cairngorm mountains in the distance

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

Looking to the summit slopes of Geal-charn Mor from the approach track from the east.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

The summit plateau of Gael-charn Mor

© Norrie Shand
Image by Norrie Shand

Bynack More, Cairngorm and the North Corries from the summit of Geal-charn Mor

© Peter Sinclair
Image by Peter Sinclair
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Cairngorms * Monadhliath
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Monadhliath Mountains
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Braeriach
by Metcheck
Geal-charn Mor Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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  Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Geal-charn Mor
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
6.3 km
Allt na Braighe Cottage
27 Braeriach Court, Aviemore
17.0 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
25.1 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
25.1 km
Crubenbeg Highland Holiday Cottages
Crubenbeg, Falls of Truim, Newtonmore
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Geal-charn Mor.

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  Routes that include Geal-charn Mor
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 617 m 11.79 km 3.5 hrs Geal-charn Mor  Easy ascent on tracks and easy slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Geal-charn Mor

  Baggers Gallery for Geal-charn Mor

Myself summit Geal-Charn Mor 25/06/11. done Geal Charn(Cairngorm) earlier in the day. David Peden took the photo

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly

Me at the Summit 25/6/2011 with the Cairngorms and Loch Morlich in the background

© David Peden
Image by David Peden

Jarl and Kerry on the top

© Peter Sinclair
Image by Peter Sinclair

At monument to headkeeper en route to summit

© Eileen Stark
Image by Eileen Stark
 
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Recently Climbed By
Colin Armstrong on 14 Jan 2012
Alasdair Cairns on 31 Dec 2011
David Hitchcock on 15 Oct 2011
Allan Brown on 03 Oct 2011
Janet Garrell on 03 Sep 2011
John Murdoch on 03 Jul 2011
John Donnelly on 25 Jun 2011
David Peden on 25 Jun 2011
Ruth Macdonald on 23 Jun 2011
Ken Wiseman on 19 Jun 2011

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Geal-charn Mor
by John Tutt
Geal-charn Mor
by David McSporran

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 Comments
 
Mike Watson
wrote on
August 16, 2009
Agree with Alex. Great views from this one.
Alex Bryce
wrote on
July 8, 2006
Climbed this hill on a crystal clear winters day and the views were some the best iv seen. From Ben Rinnes to Ben Nevis to the peaks of the North West Highlands like Ben Wyvis, the Fannaichs and beyond. Definitely worth keeping it for a clear day.
 
 

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