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Geal-charn routes: 9 ways to the top
Geal-charn via the A86Hiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Layby on A86Moderate
This route starts from a layby on the A86, it ascends Geal-charn via a clear path and offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
Geal-charn from Corrour StationHiking · 16km · from Corrour StationModerate
Starting from Corrour Station, this route takes you through remote terrain to reach the summit of Geal-charn, offering a sense of isolation.
Geal-charn via Aonach BeagHiking · 12km · from LagganModerate
This route takes you over Aonach Beag and offers stunning views of the surrounding area, it is a moderate hike with some steep sections.
Geal-charn Circular via Lochan na h-EarbaHiking · 14km · from Loch LagganModerate
This circular route offers a scenic hike around Lochan na h-Earba, with opportunities to spot wildlife.
Geal-charn via Beinn a' ChlachairHiking · 20km · from Laggan DamStrenuous
This challenging route includes a traverse over Beinn a' Chlachair before reaching Geal-charn, providing a full day of hiking.
Geal-charn and Creag Pitridh CircuitHiking · 18km · from Laggan DamStrenuous
This circuit takes in both Geal-charn and Creag Pitridh, offering varied terrain and excellent views.
Geal-charn via Loch PattackHiking · 22km · from Loch LagganStrenuous
This long route approaches Geal-charn from the south via Loch Pattack, providing a remote and scenic experience.
Geal-charn Scramble via the East RidgeScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Laggan DamGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route takes you up the East Ridge of Geal-charn, offering a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
Geal-charn East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from LagganGrade 1
The East Ridge offers a Grade 1 scramble with some exposure, it is suitable for those with scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Geal-charn today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Geal-charn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 921m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Geal-charn each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days. Lying snow up to 12 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:17, sunset 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:47.
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About Geal-charn
Geal-charn is 921 m (3,021 ft) high with 56 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 136th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meall Buidhe (1.5 km), Creag Mhigeachaidh (1.4 km) and Carn Ban Mor West Top (3.5 km).
How high is Geal-charn?
Geal-charn is 921 metres high with 56 metres of prominence.
Where is Geal-charn?
Geal-charn is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Geal-charn?
Peakify lists 9 routes for Geal-charn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Geal-charn via the A86 (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Geal-charn today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Geal-charn?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
