Scotland
Geal-charn Beag
740M
2427FT
About Geal-charn Beag
Sitting in the sprawling Monadhliath area of the Grampians, this rounded Tump offers a quieter alternative to its loftier namesakes. Its broad, heathery slopes provide a sense of isolation, looking out across the River Spey valley toward the high, craggy ramparts of the Cairngorm plateau and the Lairig Ghru to the east.
Key Statistics
Rank
144th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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64m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on hardened magma from the Monadhliath Pluton. This landscape features both fine-grained granite and granite speckled with large crystals.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH847143
Latitude
57.2049°N
Longitude
3.9102°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Geal-charn Beag', which translates to 'Little White Cairn'. The 'white' often refers to the presence of light-coloured quartzite or the fact that snow lingers on these high points longer than on the surrounding moorland.
- •This peak is one of several 'Geal Charns' in the region; its 'Beag' suffix distinguishes it from the 926-metre Munro of the same name located further west in the Monadhliath range.
- •From the summit, you can look directly across Strathspey toward the high peaks of the Cairngorms, with the distinctive notch of the Lairig Ghru pass clearly visible on the eastern horizon.
- •In a region famously crowded with hills named 'Geal Charn', the 'Beag' suffix is less of a descriptor and more of a necessary navigational safety feature to ensure walkers end up on the right mountain.