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Carn a' Ghille Chearr

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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

710 m (2329 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.

NJ139298

An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.

Stature

82 of 222 Grahams

The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.

Routes

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

Hill of the Wronged Boy

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.

OS Landranger Maps Required

36	Grantown & Aviemore, Cairngorm Mountains

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

Description

Carn a' Ghille Chearr lies at the NE end of the Hills of Cromdale, a ridge running SW to NE to the W of Grantown-On-Spey.

The ridge is bounded by Strathspey to the NW and Strath Avon to the SE.

The Graham Creagan a' Chaise lies at the SW end of the ridge and the two could possibly be climbed together giving a long ridge walk.

Access is possible from either Strathspey to the NW or Strath Avon to the SE.

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.

Picture Gallery for Carn a' Ghille Chearr

Remains of Armstrong Whitley LA837/F 19 OTU RAF Kinloss crashed on 31st January 1943 close to the top.

Image by John Tutt

Carn a Ghille Chearr on the right seen from Strath Avon with Knock farm in the trees at the foot of the hill.

Image by Graham Young

The view west from the cairn (702m) to the higher trig point 300m distant.

Image by Graham Young

The double top with the higher trig point on the left seen from Carn Eachie. 10/12/2009

Image by Graham Young

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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

Weather & OS Maps

Cairngorms * Monadhliath
by MWIS (PDF format)

East Highlands
by Met Office

Beinn Mheadhoin
by Metcheck

Carn a' Ghille Chearr Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Carn a' Ghille Chearr.

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Routes that include Carn a' Ghille Chearr

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Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Carn a' Ghille Chearr

Baggers Gallery for Carn a' Ghille Chearr

Myself on an extremely windy summit. Gusts of 55mph. 16/11/2013.

Image by Eileen Stark

James at summit of Carn a Ghille Chearr . The Corbett Benn Rinnes in the background. 16th November 2013

Image by Eileen Stark

Tia, the collie, enjoying a rest in the sunshine at the cairn. 10/12/2009

Image by Graham Young

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Carn a' Ghille Chearr and Creagan a' Chaise

by David McSporran

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