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Geal Charn [Cairngorms]
Quick Facts
This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.
Total Ascent
497 m

An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.

Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.

Route Time
4 hrs
The horizontal distance of the route.
Route Distance
14.59 km
 

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

 Notes
Good approach tracks to an easy ascent.

Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.

We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.

 Travel Information

Head to: Nethy Bridge

From Nethy Bridge, travel E on minor road then SE to end of public road near Dorback Lodge.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 497 metres. Allow 4 hours to complete this 14.59 km route.

In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.

The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.

Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.

The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.

Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.

 Route Information
Waypoint Detail
  Start from end of public road near Dorback Lodge
  NJ07751681 Distance
Altitude
375 m
1
Follow road ENE past Dorback Lodge, turning SE to junction
NJ08691639 Distance
1.31 km
Altitude
378 m
2
Head SSE on track to watershed in bealach
NJ11101348 Distance
4.22 km
Altitude
545 m
3
Ascend SW to summit ridge
NJ10111234 Distance
1.53 km
Altitude
782 m
4
Bear WNW to summit of Geal Charn
NJ09051268 Distance
1.15 km
Altitude
821 m
5
Start descend NW on west ridge
NJ08761289 Distance
0.37 km
Altitude
792 m
6
Descend NNE to reach track
NJ09211434 Distance
1.51 km
Altitude
455 m
7
Follow track to junction, then go NNW to return to start
  NJ07751681 Distance
4.50 km
Altitude
375 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

 Weather
Cairngorms * Monadhliath
by MWIS (PDF format)
East Highlands
by Met Office
Beinn Mheadhoin
by Metcheck
Images of Geal Charn [Cairngorms]
Route Area Map
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Rating & Reviews

 Rating & Reviews
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Written by John Tutt on 05 Aug 2008:
A good walk but it would be better going straight for the top (reverse route and come back the same way) all the first bit of the walk added was a few miles. Worth the walk though just for the views from the top.
 
Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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