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Geal-Charn [Alder region], Aonach Beag [Alder region] & Beinn Eibhinn
Total Ascent 1816 m
 
Route Time 13.5 hrs
 
 Route Distance 49.69 km
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Geal-Charn [Alder region]
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The east face of Geal Charn from Diollard a`Chairn showing the "easier" ascent route.

© Graham Young
Image by Graham Young
Travel Information

At Dalwhinnie (A9) park to commence route. This is a very long walk but there is a good track to Loch Pattack which can be cycled.

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,816 meters. Allow 13.5 hours to complete this 49.69km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from the village of DalwhinnieNN63408470
1Cross railway and cycle/walk SW on north shore of Loch Ericht to branch in road near Ben Alder LodgeNN57587915
2Follow right road WSW (uphill) and continue W towards Loch PattackNN54847868
3Head SW on path (cycling is possible much of the way) to Cultra Bothy (Leave bike here)NN52497643
4Cross river by bridge and continue SW on path on north bank of riverNN50087448
5Ascend WNW onto Sgor Iutharn and scramble WSW up "Lancet Edge" to summitNN48807433
6Head W, turning WNW to summit of Geal Charn NN47027463
7Bear SW turning WSW on ridge to Aonach Beag NN45817418
8Descend SW to 975m colNN45557370
9Ascend SW around corrieNN45237332
10Bear NNW to Beinn Eibhinn NN44827341
11Return ESE around corrieNN45237332
12Return to 975m colNN45557370
13Descend SE turning E below Sron Ruadh to reach pathNN47617291
14Head NE through Bealach Dubh to rejoin approach routeNN63408470
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Notes

A long strenuous route with scrambling and exposure on Sgor Iutharn. Actually it is more of an expedition. From Loch Pattack the route distance is 24 km, ascent 1166 m and time 7h, so cycling will make it possible in one day.

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Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 43 within 100Km of the start of the route. Would you like to view all 43?
17.0 km Creag Meagaidh - Creag Meagaidh, Main Street, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, PH20 1DP   Tel: 01540 673798
17.5 km Croft Holidays - Croft Dhu, Newtonmore, PH20 1BA   Tel: 01540 673504
28.1 km Rushyglen Cottages - Tulloch, Glen Spean, PH31 4AR   Tel: 0131 225 4235
36.1 km Drynachan Beag Bed and Breakfast - Drynachan Beag, Invergarry, Inverness-shire , PH35 4HL   Tel: 01809 501465
36.4 km Dunhafen Bed and Breakfast - Glenspean Park, Roy Bridge, Inverness-Shire, PH31 4AS   Tel: 01397 712830
36.8 km Invergarry Lodge - Mandally Road, Invergarry, PH35 4HP   Tel: 01809 501 412
37.8 km Craigard House - Invergarry, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501 258
37.8 km Ardgarry Farm - Faichem, Invergarry, Inverness-shire, PH35 4HG   Tel: 01809 501226
38.6 km Ravenscraig Guest House - Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1RP   Tel: 01479 810278
40.9 km Inverour Guest House - Roybridge Road, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EU   Tel: 01397 712218
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