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River Truim Crossing – Geal-Chàrn loop from Balsporran Cottages B&B

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River Truim Crossing – Geal-Chàrn loop from Balsporran Cottages B&B

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River Truim Crossing – Geal-Chàrn loop from Balsporran Cottages B&B

01:19

7.38km

480m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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Start point

Parking

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46 m

River Truim Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Despite only just leaving the main road, there is a fantastic sense of 'remoteness'. This double track crosses the River Truim and railway before heading into the Drumochter hills beyond.

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330 m

Heather-Covered Hills in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.65 km

Geal-Chàrn

Highlight • Summit

The most Northerly of the Drumochter Munros. Despite being touted as one of the easier Munros to bag, the views are stunning. On a clear day you can see the …

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7.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

2.33 km

1.37 km

229 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

1.72 km

1.70 km

229 m

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Friday 22 May

14°C

8°C

19 %

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River Truim Crossing – Geal-Chàrn loop from Balsporran Cottages B&B

River Truim Crossing

Heather-Covered Hills in Cairngorms National Park

Geal-Chàrn

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