Geal-charn Mor Route Information

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Geal-charn Mor

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

617 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

3.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

11.79 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

Easy ascent on tracks and easy slopes.

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: Aviemore

From Aviemore head S on B9152, and follow signs for A9. Join A9 N and after 100m turn L to Lynwilg

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 617 metres. Allow 3.5 hours to complete this 11.79 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 village of Lynwig
		NH88211072	Distance	Altitude 237 m

1	Head WNW on track to fork
		NH87451104	Distance 0.85 km	Altitude 265 m

2	Bear NW up hill through An Gleannan to crest of ridge
		NH84701289	Distance 3.84 km	Altitude 692 m

3	Ascend SW to summit of Geal-charn Mor
		NH83671234	Distance 1.20 km	Altitude 824 m

4	Reverse route to return
		NH88211072	Distance 5.89 km	Altitude 237 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

Cairngorms * Monadhliath
by MWIS (PDF format)

East Highlands
by Met Office

Braeriach
by Metcheck

Images of Geal-charn Mor

A distant Geal-charn Mor seen from the east on the descent from the Lairig Ghru.

Image by Bill Wales

The view on the desent of Geal - Charm Mor

Image by John Tutt

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

Image by Peter Sinclair

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

Image by Alex Bryce

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by Mike Watson on 16 Aug 2009:

You can actually park where the path forks. Room for a few cars. Great views.

Written by John Tutt on 17 May 2009:

A nice sunday morning route. Would recomend following the route as is, as the views on the desent were stunning.

Written by Chris Bowles on 20 Aug 2008:

An estate track leads through An Gleannan up to around the 700m mark at which point a cairn signals the start of one of the more gradual ascents up to the summit which is marked by a trig point and surronding cairn. When climbing the hill you don't really get an impression of its size and shape, however it is enjoyable and could easily be climbed before heading onto something else the same day.

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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