Scotland
Geal Charn NE Top
797M
2615FT
About Geal Charn NE Top
Rising above the upper Don Valley, this rounded, heather-clad summit offers a quiet alternative to the busier Cairngorm peaks. Characteristic of the eastern Grampians, the terrain is dominated by rolling moorland and managed estate tracks, rewarding walkers with a sense of isolation and vast, open skies.
Key Statistics
Rank
96th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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31m
Nearest Town
Aberdeenshire
Geology
This summit is formed from hard, sandy rocks like quartzite and psammite. These durable stones create the rugged Glen Spean foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NO044859
Latitude
56.9544°N
Longitude
3.5735°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Geal Charn is derived from the Gaelic for 'white cairn,' a common highland descriptor usually referring to light-coloured quartzite or the tendency for snow to linger on its higher slopes.
- •The summit provides a clear perspective of the eastern Cairngorms, specifically the vast plateau and granite tors of Ben Avon to the west, and the deep cleft of Strathdon to the south.
- •This hill sits on the watershed between the River Don and Glen Carvie, forming part of the rolling moorland typical of the Aberdeenshire Grampians.
- •In a country with at least half a dozen more famous peaks sharing the name Geal Charn, this particular summit offers the distinct advantage of being the one you are least likely to share with a crowd.