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View of Geal Charn (Monadhliath) (926m), Cairngorms, Scotland
Photo: Colin Park (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Geal Charn (Monadhliath)

Height
926m (3,038ft)
Height rank
261 of 282
Area
Cairngorms
Section
Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath

About Geal Charn

Geal Chàrn stands apart from the other Munros in the Monadhliath range, isolated by expansive stretches of undulating moorland and boggy terrain. This mountain is typically ascended solo, with popular starting points being Garva Bridge or the Spey Dam. The journey to its summit offers a true sense of remoteness and solitude, as hikers traverse the vast, open landscape that characterizes this part of the Highlands. The climb, though challenging due to the terrain, rewards adventurers with sweeping views and a profound connection to the wild beauty of Scotland.

Where is Geal Charn?

Geal Charn (Monadhliath) sits in the Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath region of Cairngorms at 57.0574°N, 4.3736°W.

Map showing the location of Geal Charn (Monadhliath) in Cairngorms, Scotland

Key facts

Height 926 metres / 3,038 feet
Rank by height 261 of 282 Munros
Coordinates 57.05742, -4.37357
Group Monadhliath
Area Cairngorms
SMC section 09B: Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath

Plan your climb

Check the forecast and daylight before you go — the 282 app shows a 7-day summit forecast for Geal Charn.

Commonly climbed with

Munros close to Geal Charn (Monadhliath) that baggers often combine in a single day or trip.

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