Geal-charn Mòr

Geal-charn Mòr is the nearest of the Monadhliath summits to Aviemore. It offers a straightforward ascent in good conditions with superb views across Strathspey to the main Cairngorms range.

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Region: Cairngorms

Altitude: 824 metres

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Routes and maps

Geal Charn Mòr from Lynwilg near Aviemore

Other routes and challenges

The short round above is almost invariably used. An alternative approach would begin up the other end of the Burma Road, from Sluggan near Carrbridge. In winter conditions the expansive plateau attracts ski-mountaineers and tourers.

Open summit panorama
Geal-charn Mòr



Users' walk reports for Geal-charn Mòr

There are 2556 Walkhighlanders who have climbed Geal-charn Mòr. They have contributed 27 public walk reports including this summit. These are ordered below with the most popular ones first. The rightmost column shows how many summits were included in their report, which may help you to find the most relevant reports.

Walk report AuthorDate walked LikesHills
  27/4/24  14 C1
  21/1/17  8 C1
  14/12/19  7 C1
  17/7/21  6 C1
  20/7/14  5 C4
  22/11/15  4 C1
  13/6/10  4 C1
  19/9/21  2 M3C3F1
  3/8/21  2 C1
  19/3/17  2 C1
  24/1/15  2 C1
  23/8/13  2 C1
  18/8/12  2 C1
  1/8/12  2 C1
  6/5/26  1 C1
  14/3/25  1 C1
  23/7/18  1 C5
  11/12/16  1 C1
  29/1/12  1 C1
  11/8/18  0 C1
  26/6/16  0 C1
  23/2/16  0 C1
  12/12/15  0 C1
  28/11/14  0 C1
  19/7/14  0 C1
  21/2/13  0 C1
  12/2/11  0 C1

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