Geal Charn (Loch Laggan)

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Geal Charn
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The summit of Geal Charn, showing its distinctive summit cone
Highest point
Elevation 1,049 m (3,442 ft) [1]
Prominence 310 m (1,020 ft)
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Coordinates 56°53′52″N4°27′26″W / 56.8978°N 4.4572°W / 56.8978; -4.4572 Coordinates: 56°53′52″N4°27′26″W / 56.8978°N 4.4572°W / 56.8978; -4.4572
Geography
Location Highland
Parent range Grampian Mountains
OS grid NN504811
Topo map OS Landranger 42

Geal Charn (1,049 m) is a mountain in the Grampian Mountains of Scotland. It is situated in the Highlands, on the southern shore of Loch Laggan.

A large and sprawling mountain, its most notable feature is its fine and distinctive summit cone. The nearest settlement is Kinloch Laggan. [2]

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References

  1. "Geal Charn". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Geal Charn". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2019.