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Geal-charn Beag routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Garva BridgeModerate
This route starts from Garva Bridge and follows a path through the Glen Markie, ascending the gentle slopes to reach the summit of Geal-charn Beag.
North RidgeHiking · 10km · from Garva BridgeModerate
The North Ridge route begins at Garva Bridge and follows a more direct path up the northern slopes, providing a more challenging ascent.
South ApproachHiking · 14km · from Spey DamModerate
The South Approach is a longer route starting from Spey Dam, it offers a gradual ascent with scenic views of the Spey Valley.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from MelgarveGrade 1
This Grade 1 scramble takes you up the East Ridge, offering a more adventurous route with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Geal-charn Beag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 765m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Geal-charn Beag each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:18, sunset 16:41
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:46.
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About Geal-charn Beag
Geal-charn Beag is 765 m (2,510 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 825th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn nan Suilean Dubha (0.9 km), Geal-charn Mor (1.2 km) and Cnoc Fraing South Top (2.7 km).
How high is Geal-charn Beag?
Geal-charn Beag is 765 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is Geal-charn Beag?
Geal-charn Beag is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Geal-charn Beag?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Geal-charn Beag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Geal-charn Beag 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 Beag?
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.
