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Traverse of Geal Charn from Glen Markie to Garva Bridge Geal Charn from Glen Markie is a route in “The Monadhliath ” region / range which is located in the Glen Roy to Monadhliath area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a route between two seperate points Quite a straightforward route Monadhliath Hills. The route is a complete traverse Geal Charn ascending from the east via Glen summit cairn
Possibly the use of a bike maybe useful but the walk back isn't so far and the road isn't the busiest.
Distance: 15km / 9 miles
Ascent: 670m / 2200 feet
Time: 4 hours plus
There is 1 munro on this route
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The Markie Burn may be impassible if in spate
Q Grid Ref. Bearing Distance(km) Description
NN58399368 247° WSW 0.3 (0.3) Leave the public road and head towards the dam NN58159358 331° NNW 1.1 (1.4) From Spey Dam follow the track along the east side of the Markie Burn NN57629456 17° NNE 0.3 (1.7) Continue pass a wooded area NN57709481 8° N 1.8 (3.5) NN57979661 22° NNE 1.8 (5.3) Continue along the track on the east bank of Markie Burn NN58689829 9° N 0.3 (5.6) Look for a point to cross the Markie Burn and ascend onto Bruach nam Boidag NN58739860 304° NW 1.2 (6.8) Climb steeply onto Bruach nam Biodag NN57789925 291° WNW 0.3 (7.1) Follow the faint path around above the loachain NN57509936 263° W 1 (8.1) Climb steeply onto the platea NN56559925 219° SW 0.7 (8.8) Continue onto the summit of Geal Charn and the descend steeply vai the south western nose NN561987 232° SW 1.6 (10.4) The summit Geal Charn (Monadh Liath) NN54819770 218° SW 1.6 (12) Descend steeply eventually joining a path where Allt Coire nan Dearcag joins Feith Talagain NN53829646 246° WSW 1.5 (13.5) NN52479586 192° SSW 0.7 (14.2) Cross the footbridge over the Feith Talagain NN52319516 203° SSW 0.5 (14.7) Cross over another bridge NN52119471 203° SSW 0.5 (15.2) Head back along road backto the Spey Dam
This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator
The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense.munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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