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Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass]

Munro
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
917 m (3008 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.
NN59657826
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
279 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
2
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
White peak
 

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.

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

  Description
From the summit of Geal Charn a narrow ridge curves S to a bealach connecting it with A' Mharconnaich, where a stalkers path offers the easiest ascent from the Balsporran Cottages.

A much broader E ridge offers easy slopes down to the A9 below. There is also a N ridge, which turns NE at Coire Beul an Sporain to connect with Creagan Mor (772m).

The only difficult slopes on this mountain lie to the NE where the crags of Creag Dhubh overlook Loch Ericht. There are some boulder slopes S and W of the summit and on the S flank of the E ridge.

Hazards you may encounter on Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass] include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags within 1km of summit.
 
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 Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass]

The Ben Alder range from the summit of Geal Charn.

© Chris Bowles
Image by Chris Bowles

Geal Charn taken from the S W Ridge of A`Marconaich 12 Oct 2008

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge

Geak Charn on the right with A'Mharconaich left in February. Taken from Balsporran Cottages just off the A9.

© Mark Devine
Image by Mark Devine

Loch Ericht from Geal Charn's southern slopes.

© Gary Mirams
Image by Gary Mirams
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  Weather & OS Maps
Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Alder
by Accuweather 		East Highlands
by Met Office 		Beinn Bheoil
by Metcheck
Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass] Area Map
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A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass]
16.3 km
Laggan Hotel
Laggan, Newtonmore
16.7 km
Crubenbeg House
Falls of Truim, Newtonmore,
23.5 km
Eagle View Guest House
Perth Road Newtonmore
24.0 km
Netherwood House
Glen Road, Newtonmore
24.1 km
Torr an Daimh, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
24.1 km
Old School House, Tulloch (Rushyglen Ltd)
Tulloch, Roybridge
24.9 km
Croft Holidays
Croft Dhu, Newtonmore
29.7 km
Highland Perthshire Lodges
Glenoulandie, Foss by Pitlochry, Perthshire
30.0 km
Àite Cruinnichidh
1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Near Fort William, Inverness-shire
36.1 km
Drynachan Bed and Breakfast
Invergarry, Inverness-shire
37.0 km
Invergarry Lodge
Mandally Road, Invergarry
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass].

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  Routes that include Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 745 m 11.53 km 3.5 hrs A' Mharconaich and Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass]  Easy route starting from high altitude.  
2 1183 m 23.12 km 7 hrs Beinn Udlamain, Sgairneach Mhor, A' Mharconaich and Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass]  Easy walking in a beautiful area. Care needed crossing stream when in spate.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass]

  Baggers Gallery for Geal Charn [Drumochter Pass]

The view went somewhere...

© Victoria Sheriff
Image by Victoria Sheriff

Me on Geal Charn. Bit cloudy day, but glorious walk...

© Pete Swales
Image by Pete Swales

Me and Craig at the summit of Geal Charn on the night of 3 Jan 09

© Michael Hill
Image by Michael Hill

Jack and Helen sat in the summit shelter. 16 June 2008

© Brian Williams
Image by Brian Williams
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Chris Bowles
wrote on
March 27, 2008
The views over to Ben Alder and its neighbours on a good day are a delight from the summit of Geal Charn, especially when they are in their winter coats. The actual ascent itself is one of the easier in the land starting at Balsporran Cottages. After crossing the railway it is an easy, swift ascent up a well used stalkers path.
 
 

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