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Meikle Geal Charn routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Garva BridgeModerate
The standard route to Meikle Geal Charn starts from Garva Bridge, it follows a path along the River Spey before ascending the broad ridge to the summit, offering expansive views of the surrounding area.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 14km · from Melgarve BothyModerate
Starting from Melgarve Bothy, this route takes a longer approach via the southwest ridge, offering a quieter and more remote experience.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Garva BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the east ridge of Meikle Geal Charn, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Garva BridgeGrade 3 Climb
The north face of Meikle Geal Charn provides a challenging climb, suitable for experienced climbers with technical skills and equipment.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Meikle Geal Charn today?
Meikle Geal Charn today (updated 05:42, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 98% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Meikle Geal Charn weather today
Moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 98% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Meikle Geal Charn weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Meikle Geal Charn weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 14 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Meikle Geal Charn summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 7°/3° | -3° | 37/47 | 98% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Poor | 8°/2° | -1° | 41/51 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Poor | 9°/4° | 1° | 45/56 | 10% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/2° | 0° | 13/16 | 27% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 12/14 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 7°/-3° | -7° | 11/13 | 7% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 8°/-2° | -6° | 11/13 | 2% |
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Meikle Geal Charn 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 11/14 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 5°/-1° | -3° | 5/6 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 7/9 | 2% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 17/21 | 20% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -5° | 23/29 | 25% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 24/29 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 16/20 | 23% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Meikle Geal Charn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 802m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Meikle 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.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:15, sunset 16:38
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:44.
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About Meikle Geal Charn
Meikle Geal Charn is 802 m (2,631 ft) high with 58 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 272nd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Little Geal Charn (1.0 km), Cairn Culchavie (1.8 km) and Carn Ulie (1.9 km).
How high is Meikle Geal Charn?
Meikle Geal Charn is 802 metres high with 58 metres of prominence.
Where is Meikle Geal Charn?
Meikle Geal Charn is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Meikle Geal Charn?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Meikle Geal Charn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Meikle 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 is the weather on Meikle Geal Charn tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Meikle Geal Charn this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 14 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Meikle 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.
