Scotland
Carn Geal
776M
2547FT
About Carn Geal
Sitting on the southeastern flank of the Beinn a' Ghlo massif, this rounded, heathery summit offers a more secluded experience than the neighbouring Munros. The terrain is typical of the high Grampians—stony and windswept—providing a grandstand view across the remote Tilt forest toward the wild peaks of the Cairngorms.
Key Statistics
Rank
114th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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78m
Nearest Town
Pitlochry
Geology
You’re treading on a foundation of ancient lava, volcanic ash, and lime-rich mudstone. These rocks were once buried and transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN967632
Latitude
56.7489°N
Longitude
3.6908°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'White Hill' or 'White Cairn', likely a reference to the light-coloured quartzite scree and boulders that scatter its upper slopes, a geological trait shared with its larger neighbours.
- •While often bypassed by walkers completing the standard three-Munro circuit of Beinn a’ Ghlo, this summit provides an excellent perspective on the massive, wild eastern corries of Càrn nan Gabhar.
- •From the summit, the view drops sharply into the secluded depths of Glen Tilt, looking across to the vast, empty plateau of the Mounth and the distant, rounded forms of Glas Maol and Creag Leacach.
- •Despite being named the 'White Hill', for most of the year it remains a stubborn, uniform shade of peat-brown, only truly living up to its title during a heavy January dusting.