Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 917 m · 3,009 ft
- Drop
- 178 m
- Grid ref
- NN 596 782
- Range
- Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry
- County
- Highland
Summit: Rock 5m E of windshelter.
Geal-charn is a Munro in Drumochter, Atholl & Glen Shee, 917 m (3,009 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Geal-charn from Balsporran Cottages, is 11.4 km with 490 m of ascent and takes 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
Routes up Geal-charn
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geal-charn from Balsporran Cottages Shortest Least climb | 11.4 km | 490 m | 3.5–4.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Balsporran Cottages |
| The Drumochter hills west of the A9 | 24 km | 1,160 m | 7.5–10 h | Hard | 4/5 | Balsporran Cottages, A9 |
Geal-charn on its own (1)
Rounds that include Geal-charn (1)
Map
Summit at NN 596 782 (56.8744, -4.3045). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Geal-charn
- How high is Geal-charn?
- Geal-charn is 917 m (3,009 ft) high, a Munro in Drumochter, Atholl & Glen Shee. The summit is at grid reference NN 596 782.
- How long does it take to climb Geal-charn?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Geal-charn from Balsporran Cottages, takes 3.5 to 4.5 hours: 11.4 km with 490 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Geal-charn?
- The route with the least climbing is Geal-charn from Balsporran Cottages, starting from Balsporran Cottages (NN 626 791): 11.4 km and 490 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Geal-charn?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.