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Geal-charn Mor Title Image
Meaning Large white cairn
Altitude 824 metres     (Corbett)
Grid Ref. NH83671234
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Geal-charn Mor
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The summit of Geal-charn Mor, the Cairngorm mountains in the distance

© Alex Bryce

Image by Alex Bryce
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Mountain 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
Available Routes
  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. Not
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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.
Local Accommodation Options
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5.9 km Ravenscraig Guest House - Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RP   Tel: 01479 810278
17.5 km Creag Meagaidh - Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DP   Tel: 01540 673798
34.4 km The Inn, Dalwhinnie - The Inn, Perth Rd, Dalwhinnie, PH191AG   Tel: 01 528522 257
49.8 km The Cnoc Hotel - Struy, by Beauly, , IV4 7JU   Tel: 01463 761264
53.1 km Westward - Cannich, Beauly, Inverness-shire, IV4 7LT   Tel: 01456 415708
54.6 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
55.5 km Craigard House - Invergarry, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501 258
55.6 km Tomich Hotel - Tommich, Cannich, Nr Beauly, IV47LY   Tel: 01456 415399
57.8 km Rushyglen Cottages - Tulloch, Glen Spean, PH31 4AR   Tel: 0131 225 4235
65.9 km Birch Cottage - 7 Station Road, Garve, IV23 2PS   Tel: 01997 414237
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