Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 1,050 m · 3,444 ft
- Drop
- 311 m
- Grid ref
- NN 504 811
- Region
- Lochaber & Ben Nevis
- Range
- Loch Treig to Loch Ericht
- County
- Highland
Summit: Large cairn next to trig point.
Geal Charn is a Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis, 1,050 m (3,444 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Geal Charn from Luiblea, is 20.7 km with 960 m of ascent and takes 6.5 to 8.5 hours.
Routes up Geal Charn
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geal Charn from Luiblea Shortest Least climb | 20.7 km | 960 m | 6.5–8.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Luiblea |
| Beinn a' Chlachair, Geal Chàrn and Creag Pitridh | 26.8 km | 1,280 m | 8–11 h | Hard | 3/5 | Luiblea, A86 by Loch Laggan |
Geal Charn on its own (1)
Rounds that include Geal Charn (1)
Map
Summit at NN 504 811 (56.8978, -4.4572). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Geal Charn
- How high is Geal Charn?
- Geal Charn is 1,050 m (3,444 ft) high, a Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis. The summit is at grid reference NN 504 811.
- How long does it take to climb Geal Charn?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Geal Charn from Luiblea, takes 6.5 to 8.5 hours: 20.7 km with 960 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 Luiblea, starting from Luiblea (NN 433 826): 20.7 km and 960 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.