The views must be superb – we didn’t bother with it because the mist was down. Is the best route done via the Bealach Cumhann then Bealach Breabag with what looks like a horrendous hikeabike? You can follow the shore of Loch Ericht to the bottom of the loch (mostly boggy trudging) before picking up a fireroad to the Loch Rannoch road (the fireroad is quite broken by large, locked gates unfortunately). Introduction. Forecast days. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. The summit plateau was over a kilometre in length and it wasn’t until 12:20 (5 hours 50 minutes after leaving) that I finally reached the summit. Done a few KW routes so used to a carry. From there you can pick up the ‘road to the isles’ to Loch Ossian. Region: Fort William to Loch Ericht: Classification: Munro Height: 1148m: OS Grid Ref: NN496718: OS Map (25k) 385E 393: OS Map (50k) 42: Lat: 56.813377: Lng -4.465373: My Logs. We set off at about 7am and followed the path. Kenny Wilson makes it plain that this is a pyar epic route, there’s no ambiguity there at all in his write up. Other routes and challenges. To be able to look after yourself in challenging situations is both satisfying and rewarding, but I wanted to find somewhere I could push myself within the confines of Scotland. For those interested in the route I took, I manage to track the route via GPS which you can see here: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1198710622. It looks suspiciously like a bogfest! It is the 25 th highest Munro and due to its remote location, is one of the less frequently visited. I loved this route, and that’s with ordinary weather with no great views, so I guess that makes me a fan. Search for a place, autocomplete also includes a 'Use my location' option and your recent locations Search. Near the bothy we saw a few people heading for the hills in different directions, but soon we were on our own. Other Notes: cairn 15m E at NN 49633 71847 may be as high. Is the best route done via the Bealach Cumhann then Bealach Breabag with what looks like a horrendous hikeabike? Ben Alder is 1148m above sea level, and is in the Fort William to Loch Ericht region. I started the walk at 6:30am, and since it is a Scottish summer, I wouldn’t have to worry about darkness unless I happened to still be walking at 1am the next day, when it would be slightly dusky. I packed two rucksacks. The route to Ben Alder from Beinn Bheoil Published February 16, 2018 at × in Ben Alder Cottage Feb 2018. Of course the return journey would have a lot more downhill, so I could complete this in a spritely 5 hours. The first was a 65L ski touring bag. Approaches are long from any direction; Corrour Station gives the nearest access from the west, whilst it is possible to approach from Loch Rannoch in the south. Hide Search . Ben Alder is the highest mountain between Loch Ericht and Glen Spean. Ben Alder is a summit in the region or range in Scotland. I climbed the path upto 5167 7427 and headed for the Bheinn Bheoil ridge. Ben Alder No ratings yet. Because of its remote situation, hill-walkers often camp or stay in the bothies nearby. But the above perspectives don’t look good. Ben Nevis fills the background. The route starts out easy - down Loch Ericht over and across to Culra, over the Bealach Dubh / Cumhain to Ben Alder Cottage. Region: Fort William to Loch Ericht: Classification: Corbett Height: 1148m: OS Grid Ref: NN496718: OS Map (25k) 385E 393: OS Map (50k) 42: Lat: 56.813377: Lng -4.465373: My Logs. Ice axe and crampons are required in snowy conditions. Definately worth doing on a nice day! Distance: 52.7km (32.7 miles). Bealach Breabag is better than the loch shore. It would be a big task but I felt it was possible. The Route . Walks up Ben Alder Well, an inflatable dinghy, commonly called a pack raft, to be precise. Ben Alder has an awesome presence! Read the route description . Has anyone ridden along the shores of Loch Erich to/from Ben Alder … Since no one has previously documented any attempts, I had nothing to go by. At 1,148m in elevation, Ben Alder is interestingly, albeit slightly irrelevantly, home to one of the highest bodies of standing water in the UK. As you come over the saddle below Lancet edge before Bealach Cumhann look out for the remains of a Wellington Bomber. After 2 hours of walking I reached the top of the col, and for the first time, emerged through a cloud inversion and basked a little in the sun. Forum Rules Aonach Beag is a 1,116-metre (3,661 ft) mountain in the Highlands of Scotland in the remote area between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) northwest of Ben Alder.Its prominence is 99 metres (325 ft) with its parent peak, Geal-Charn, about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) to the east. With Scotland’s 10th largest loch, Loch Ericht, five Munros and some of Scotland’s most pristine scenery, Ben Alder Estate’s luxury lodges are an ideal setting for truly memorable holidays. Ben Alder (Gaelic: Beinn Eallair) is the highest mountain in the remote area of the Scottish Highlands between Loch Ericht and Glen Spean.The vast summit plateau is home of one of Britain's highest bodies of standing water, Lochan a' Garbh Coire. Introduction. In Gaelic, Aonach Beag means "little ridge" despite it being a Munro. View on Map. I knew that the best way to tackle Ben Alder would be to first take all my kit to the loch. The way down was a lot less steep than the climb up. I had been traveling for 4.5 hours, and my time schedule was no longer existent. The top can be identified by the trig point. Ben Alder No ratings yet. Ben Alder is a summit in the region or range in Scotland. There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ben Alder Lodge, Lennoxtown by train, bus, taxi or car. I do agree though that the riding, taken in isolation, is generally good rather than exceptional. Summary:Ben Alder is one of the great remote mountains of Scotland, set in the very heart of the Central Highlands. 54398 Ben Alder at Dawsholm shed New Build Locomotive Scotland began with the simple realisation; that among all the new builds currently being undertaken across the preservation scene, none of them represent the majesty that was a Scottish Pre-grouping locomotive. The route is very popular with walkers who ride to the Culra Bothy, leave their bikes, camp and walk the many munros in the area before riding out. Take the Dalwhinnie exit off of the A9 and follow the road to the petrol station. Ben Alder Day 1 Download to Mobile/Tablet. Distance: 55 km. The estate road was the first part of the ride heading towards the spectacular Ben Alder Lodge around Loch Ericht. I decided to walk in, do the round of Munro’s and walk out in the one day. Another one that wasn’t too keen on the Bealach Bawbag. Yes 6-7 kms of carrybike. Ben Macdui (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Mac Duibh, meaning Mac Duff's Hill) is the second highest mountain in Scotland (and all of the British Isles) after Ben Nevis, and the highest in the Cairngorms National Park.The summit elevation is 1,309 meters (4,295 feet) AMSL. Aonach Beag is a 1,116-metre (3,661 ft) mountain in the Highlands of Scotland in the remote area between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) northwest of Ben Alder.Its prominence is 99 metres (325 ft) with its parent peak, Geal-Charn, about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) to the east. Ben Alder Estate Dalwhinnie Inverness-shire PH19 1AE. This route has been on my bucket list ever since the estate improved the drainage on the trail between Ben Alder Lodge and Ben Alder Cottage. The Route. Photo from Bealach Dubh looking down to Ossian, and then looking back, once down towards Ossian, Total and utter ballache, and that was on foot. Bike in to Culra bothy nr Culra lodge fm Dalwhinnie it takes about 1.5hrs, climb the hills the same day. His enthusiasm and knowledge of the old Highland gave us the drive to press on with a new build. Mountain Biking | Ben Alder, Scottish Highlands (MBUK 330) | A long, hard day out in the Scottish mountains, with stunning views, bothies, singletrack and remote riding to reward the brave. Route map for 'Ben Alder' - a 2429.9km cycle route near Sant Joan de Labritja, ES. You’ll pick up a well engineered hill track to Culra, even if it is broken by water bars. The route to the South was the longest, and actually looked quite boring. I know a few other instances where there is a very evident clash between REALITY and WHAT KENNY WILSON SAYS in his book. Link Removal We headed for Dalwhinnie railway station before unloading the bikes and embarking on a 53km ride around Ben Alder. Overall I think this is the better route altghough, if you are travelling from the west you will save road miles via Gallovie. The Ben Alder Tour This one has been around in various guide books for a while - it even pre-dates the path work so must have been hard going in those days. I ruled out the route to the North West from Moy due to the multiple mountains between the road and Ben Alder. Best route: Ben Alder's remoteness can be either a blessing or a curse, depending on your point of view, but most people take in the summit as part of a two-day trip with a wild camp or bothy stay. Ben Alder is 1148 metres high. I climbed the path upto 5167 7427 and headed for the Bheinn Bheoil ridge. Interstingly I have walked that bit a couple of times and found it no bother at all. Ben Alder via the Long Leachas, with Beinn Bheoil. The magnificent Ben Alder Estate is located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. After doing a little research, it became clear that to my knowledge, no one has yet climbed Ben Alder in a single day on foot, and the only realistic way to do it in a day was to either take a bike, or get permission to drive up one of the various tracks dotted around the mountain. As a slight aside, if one carried on west from the Beaclach Dubh along the side of Uisage Labhair it would give access to Loch Ossian and beyond. Help-Crag Map. Stay in the bothy and climb the remaining Ben Alder 2 the next day, I biked back and drove home! I packed on the Wednesday beforehand, making a list of all the food I would need to buy on the way. Distance: 55 km. I was thinking that. This has been a great success as the last time i rode it the going was soft and boggy in a lot of paces. In reality, this would be left behind as a carrot to walk quickly back towards. The top can be identified by the trig point. At times it felt like the cloud was going to lift, but it clung on to Ben Alder stubbornly. At the barrier Phone the Estate office (01540 672054) for the code. Ascent: 2400m. The Dalwhinnie route has ben resurfaced from above Ben Alder Lodge to the hay feeder. Chasing the Ephemeral. Ticklists. Logged Ascents. This would have to be without the use of a bike, and without driving down any tracks which may have varying permissions depending on the land owner. Use my current location. Ben Alder Stats. It is the 25 th highest Munro and due to its remote location, is one of the less frequently visited. From here, head around the plateau edge for a short time before descending the Bealach Breabag to return to Culra, or follow a faint path up Sron Coire na h-lolaire to reach the summit of Beinn Bheoil. Take the track past white houses on the left to the railway barrier under the railway arch. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. The Alder Trail is a highly challenging route, with considerable off-trail sections crossing Munros, suitable only for experienced backpackers in the Scottish Highlands. Even when I reached about 1000m, I still didn’t know if I would make it. Trail 100 - Ben Alder Circuit is an expert Hiking Tour: 16.9 km and takes 05:38 h. View this route or plan your own! Covering some 68000 acres stretching from Loch Rannoch to Dalwhinnie. Route type: Other Total climb: 2,718.24 ft Distance: 25.63 km, 15.92 miles. From the map below, I decided I would park at the A9 and walk along the track through the Dalnaspidal Forest, which had decidedly few trees; none in fact. Other Notes: cairn 15m E at NN 49633 71847 may be as high. Even on a 1:25000 Ordinance Survey map, there are no paths to the summit of Ben Alder, so I improvised by climbing up a steep, mostly dry waterfall to the col where Ben Alder joins Beinn Bheoil. Choose any of the 13 bus stops below to find updated real-time timetables and to see their route map. From Culra Ben Alder looks magnificent, with two rocky ridges - the … Thinking it might be better to do it June time. Alex Roddie answers the call of Ben Alder’s wildness in this ambitious long-distance trail between Fort William and Aviemore. Newsletter Settings, Cut off date for issue 135 of Singletrack is the 25th January - You need to join us by this date in order to receive the next issue. By 11am, I reached the base of the climb. So for 2.5 hours, I slogged up the hillside through the non-existent forest, and into the clouds. Find the right bike route for you through Kirkcaldy, where we've got 51 cycle routes to explore. Ben Alder. Then comes the exciting bit. some photos here but they probably don’t show the misery very well: Compared to the Beinn A’Ghlo curcuit, the riding and scenery is of a higher quality. Ben Alder Stats. The plan was to start at the entrance to the Ardverikie estate, however parking was a problem and we ended up parking at Laggan, 8km down the road. In stag stalking season, contact the Ben Alder Estate on 01540 672 000 to enquire about bothy access. Literally the bare essentials I would need which would act as a safety net by allowing me to go quicker rather than forcing me to spend the night out under the boat/stars. Route map for 'Ben Alder Group' - a 54.6km walking route near Corrour, UK. It was the shortest route, but it had an obstacle which I assumed put most people off from taking this route, mainly Loch Ericht. There is nothing I can say on a posative note about the ball-ache of a push up. Time: 6hrs to 9hrs. The next morning they were said to have witnessed a packet of biscuits being flung from the mantelpiece to the opposite side of the room. In it, I would talk 4L of water, food with many thousands of calories, a hat, gloves, water proofs, belay jacket, GPS, a small running bag, and crucially a boat. I decided to walk in, do the round of Munro’s and walk out in the one day. All the walking routes up Ben Alder on Mud and Routes can be found below. Ben Alder - Routes If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Trail 100 - Ben Alder Circuit is an expert Hiking Tour: 16.9 km and takes 05:38 h. View this route or plan your own! How does this work? Der Ben Alder (schottisch-gälisch Beinn Eallair) ist ein 1148 Meter hoher Berg in Schottland.Sein gälischer Name bedeutet Berg von Fels und Wasser. Is the best route done via the Bealach Cumhann then Bealach Breabag with what looks like a horrendous hikeabike? Long day & not much good riding, Kenny ‘effin WIlson gained his middlename that day. Distance 129 km Ascent 1,279 m Descent 1,274 m Crieff, Scotland, United Kingdom 0. It would be a big task but I felt it was possible. Culra bothy is closed due to the presence of asbestos so it is necessary to carry a tent and camp nearby. And as a closing remark, I would implore you to go and explore this remote corner of Scotland. Login/cookie issues? Contrary to what people have said on some forums we […] I felt the gear stash was a great idea for keeping the speed up and maintaining good progress, as there wasn’t any real need to take anything else. Comlete bogfest. Ben Alder is the highest mountain between Loch Ericht and Glen Spean. From Fort William, we’ll hike through Glen Nevis at the foot of Scotland’s highest peak, Ben Nevis, and camp beside a Loch (Lake) at the base of Ben Alder and Beinn Bheoil. Overview; Photos 1; Culra Couloir; McCooke's Gully ; 300m. They choked a little when I said I’d walked from the A9. Each route is around 10-12 miles in length, and for scale, the loch to the east of Ben Alder is 14.5 miles long (Loch Ericht). It starts off with a logging road section along Loch Ericht which then continues up to Culra Bothy (changes to singletrack a few kilometres out). For John Moore, a 49-year-old geologist, and myself, the railway is the last thread of security before we head east towards Ben Alder, one of the most remote of Scotland's mountains. The road to the isles is also quite boggy, but mostly rideable. I replaced the big rucksack with a small running bag, 2L of water, a coat, gloves, a GPS and some food, and then headed on the path along the side of the loch. Ben Alder (Highland) weather. Distance: 52.7km (32.7 miles). But in the mountains there are so many more possibilities. At this point I frightened a small herd of deer, and then frightened myself when I came across not one but 3 human beings collecting water in their own attempt to climb Ben Alder. It may have potentially been the quickest route, but it was essentially walking along a river then a loch for hours and hours, before ascending the hill, then returning back to the car. Stay in the bothy and climb the remaining Ben Alder 2 the next day, I biked back and drove home! I tried not to think about that, and instead, descended back into the clouds towards Loch Ericht. Are there other sections more prone to damage? This meant leaving the boat by the water’s edge along with my heavy rucksack of water and warm clothing. Feedback Always Hide βeta. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the month of April. Ben Alder Cottage stove… one of the guys had a Diablo toastie maker (visible on top of the stove with the red handle) a real treat in such a location! Has anyone ridden along the shores of Loch Erich to/from Ben Alder cottage as an avoidance of the hikeabike? At the top, I finished my last drop from an original 4L of water (which I thought was impressive), and then plodded on for the remainder of the journey with the A9 in sight nearly all the way. Joseph Buchanan wrote on July 24, 2011 Did all six with my wife we cycled in from Dalwhinnie to Culra which took around 2 hours and camped across from the bothy. During packing, I was feeling cautiously pessimistic, and so the first item I put in was a sleeping bag (which seemed to defeat the point of trying to do the climb in a single day). The route starts out easy - down Loch Ericht over and across to Culra, over the Bealach Dubh / Cumhain to Ben Alder … ... crieff circuit + Ben Alder, Glen Lyon. The route above describes the ascent via the Long Leachas - the neighbouring Short Leachas gives more sustained scrambling. 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Into the mountains After 2.5 hours (9am), I reached the shores of Loch Ericht, and got to work pumping up the inflatable. A further long slog occurred, and it wasn’t until around 3pm that I made it back to my inflatable which had slightly depressurised in the afternoon sun. Classic Ben Alder Loop Anti-clockwise. From there it would be a simple case of walking up to the col, down to the loch, somehow cross the 1km wide, 150m deep loch, walking for 5km along the other side of the loch, then climb up the side of Beinn Bheoil, before taking on the final slopes up to Ben Alder. What was truly taxing, and made this challenge easily one of the hardest things I’ve done however, was the psychological challenge. The challenge of being along, making decisions, and actually not ever knowing if you will be successful until you’re physically standing on the summit or back next to the car (having dropped your keys in the loch). Upon getting back to the other side, I realised that for the first time, I could probably complete the challenge, but since I had already been moving for around 9 hours, I would be looking at a total of 12 or 13 hours car-to-car by the time I managed to get over the final mountain range of the day. Fortunately, I got across relatively choppy waters, and then got ready for the third phase of the climb. nice swimming in Loch Erich though. The estate road was the first part of the ride heading towards the spectacular Ben Alder Lodge around Loch Ericht. Ben Alder. What’s the wider opinion? About Ben Alder. From photos it looks like fairly well armoured stalkers paths for the most part. Home; Find route; Routes and Tracks. Find a forecast. I would describe what I took with me in terms of kit as minimal. There is at least 10km of really nice singletrack. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. No description has been contributed for this climb. Scotland isn’t the most remote place in the world – this is evident from the availability of Google Street View throughout the country, but I just so happened to spot a particularly remote mountain while perusing an ordinance survey map earlier this year. The 4th June (2016) looked to be a perfect day for the attempt. Basically you carry straight up the hillside behind the cottage (there is a path marked but no single clear line on the ground) until you top out on the Bealach Breabag at 840m. His enthusiasm and knowledge of the old Highland gave us the drive to press on with a new build. Each route is around 10-12 miles in length, and for scale, the loch to the east of Ben Alder is 14.5 miles long (Loch Ericht). The map below shows Ben Alder circled in the middle, the main roads surrounding the mountain in red, and the 3 main routes to the mountain in green. Ben Alder Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Ben Alder is: A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Wed afternoonFreeze-thaw conditions (max 2°C on Wed afternoon, min -6°C on Tue morning)Wind will be generally light. Ben Alder is the 25th highest Munro in the UK. The Dalwhinnie route has ben resurfaced from above Ben Alder Lodge to the hay feeder. Munro’s: Aonach Beag (Alder), Beinn Bheoil, Beinn Eibhinn, Ben Alder, Carn Dearg (Loch Pattack), Geal-charn (Alder) Date walked: 06/05/2012. Recent places. Today. I’d previously taken it on the rapids of the River Dee (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC7h8N3yuxM), but had never previously crossed a loch before, or even any notable stretch of extended water. With poor visibility and great skill, Simon navigated along the ridge. Premier Club But then the little spark went off, and I realised the challenge that could be had: would it be possible to park the car on one of the 3 public roads near the mountain, and then climb Ben Alder and return to the car in a single day? To put this in perspective, here is an overview of the area surrounding Ben Alder. Direction: Ballingry (95 stops) Show on map Change direction. Ben Alder 6 Munros Bike and hike route up the Munros in Alder Forest including Ben Alder, Geal Charn and Beinn Eibhinn One of the finest ways to reach Ben Alder is a cycle down Loch Ericht followed by a circular route from Culra Bothy. Despite the psychological challenges, there really is nothing more refreshing than standing on a big hill, no matter how you have got there, taking in the 360 degree view, and not seeing single person for as far as the eye can see. Download or bag Ben Alder (#345) Hill Details + GPS Waypoints: The Archies are all the mountains of Scotland with a summit of 1000m or more also having a 100m John was a great supporter of the project, he was given Membership No1 in recognition of his help in getting Ben Alder started; any questions we had regarding the Highland Railway or the Ben’s was always replied with a full and concise answer. Ben Alder at first glance looks to be an easy to reach Munro, but having a closer look reveals it’s one of the most remote mountains in Scotland. It looks suspiciously like a bogfest! 2 users have logged this. As this point, I took a quick few photos, and then tried to decide on the best way back. Ascent: 2400m. The area I was in was practically uninhabited, and so if anything went wrong, I was on my own, I had to get myself out of the situation, and if that meant giving myself an enema Bear Grylls style to stay alive, so be it. 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