Carn Dearg, Geal Chàrn, Aonach Beag and Beinn Eibhinn
Four remote Munros on the long ridge north-west of Ben Alder, from Loch Pattack.
- Distance
- 57.3 km
- Ascent
- 2060 m
- Time
- 16.5–22.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 1131 m
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About this walk
Carn Dearg, Geal Chàrn, Aonach Beag and Beinn Eibhinn is a hard 57.3 km circular walk with 2,060 m of ascent, taking 16.5 to 22.5 hours. It starts at Dalwhinnie station (grid reference NN 634 848). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Geal-charn at 1,131 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
This high ridge runs west from Loch Pattack, linking four Munros. The route walks in from Dalwhinnie by Loch Ericht and Loch Pattack, then climbs Carn Dearg.
It follows the ridge over Geal Chàrn's broad plateau and the narrower Aonach Beag to Beinn Eibhinn, then drops to the Bealach Dubh and returns past Culra and Loch Pattack. A very long day: most people cycle to Loch Pattack or camp.
Route
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1
Loch Pattack
Follow the tracks from Dalwhinnie along Loch Ericht to Loch Pattack.
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2
Carn Dearg and Geal Chàrn
Climb Carn Dearg, then follow the ridge onto Geal Chàrn's plateau.
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3
Aonach Beag and Beinn Eibhinn
Continue west to Aonach Beag and Beinn Eibhinn.
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4
The Bealach Dubh
Descend to the Bealach Dubh and return past Culra and Loch Pattack.
Summits
1034 m
1131 m
1116 m
1103 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Carn Dearg, Geal Chàrn, Aonach Beag and Beinn Eibhinn take?
- Most walkers take 16.5–22.5 hours for the 57.3 km route, which has 2,060 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Dalwhinnie station (grid reference NN 634 848). Parking near the level crossing in Dalwhinnie.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains on the Highland Main Line stop at Dalwhinnie. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Long estate tracks; rough paths; a high ridge with a broad plateau and narrower sections.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Geal-charn (1131 m, Munro); Aonach Beag (1116 m, Munro); Beinn Eibhinn (1103 m, Munro); Carn Dearg (1034 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go. Most people cycle the long approach track, which roughly halves the time.
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