Geal Charn (Highland)

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Geal Charn (Highland) tops out at 1,050 m in Highland. It is one of the 282 Munros, and a Marilyn besides. It stands among the higher summits of Highland.

For arrivals by rail, Dalwhinnie Station is 13.5 km to the east. Creag Pitridh and Binnein Shuas are among the hills within 4.4 km.

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