No description has been contributed for this climb. Ben Alder has an awesome presence! Find the right bike route for you through Kirkcaldy, where we've got 51 cycle routes to explore. At the barrier Phone the Estate office (01540 672054) for the code. Ben Alder Cottage., Ben Alder, Loch Ericht, 0 This ride seems to have replaced my annual Fealar Lodge circuit in the last few years and although similar in length this ride is a much more interesting and entertaining one as its mostly on singletrack as opposed to Landy tracks.. 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. This meant leaving the boat by the water’s edge along with my heavy rucksack of water and warm clothing. 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. Ben Alder No ratings yet. Introduction. Find a forecast. Take the track past white houses on the left to the railway barrier under the railway arch. 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. About Ben Alder. 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. That in a length of about 7 or 8 km (I think). This has been a great success as the last time i rode it the going was soft and boggy in a lot of paces. Looking downstream. It looks suspiciously like a bogfest! Long day & not much good riding, Kenny ‘effin WIlson gained his middlename that day. Please choose your location from the nearest places to : Suggested places. 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. The estate road was the first part of the ride heading towards the spectacular Ben Alder Lodge around Loch Ericht. I packed two rucksacks. Once up the Breabag, you’re handy for a wee walk up to the summit of Beinn Bheoil if you fancy it. Alderwand III . 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. The route starts out easy - down Loch Ericht over and across to Culra, over the Bealach Dubh / Cumhain to Ben Alder Cottage. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. The first was a 65L ski touring bag. It was the shortest route, but it had an obstacle which I assumed put most people off from taking this route, mainly Loch Ericht. Ben Alder. By 11am, I reached the base of the climb. 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 is the 25th highest Munro in the UK. A cool morning, but then good weather throughout the day. I know a few other instances where there is a very evident clash between REALITY and WHAT KENNY WILSON SAYS in his book. 18 users have this on their wishlist. © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Matthew Dieumegard-Thornton, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC7h8N3yuxM, https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1198710622, BLM & The Outdoor Industry: We Need Change, The Insta360 ONE 360 Camera: A Comprehensive Review. Comlete bogfest. Bealach Breabag is better than the loch shore. Ben Alder Day 1 Download to Mobile/Tablet. Der Ben Alder (schottisch-gälisch Beinn Eallair) ist ein 1148 Meter hoher Berg in Schottland.Sein gälischer Name bedeutet Berg von Fels und Wasser. Bit confused now as it gets good reviews in Kenny F Wilsons book and The Wild Trails. This route begins from Culra bothy; the walk in from Dalwhinnie to Culra is described separately. I’m still not entirely sure whether anyone has ever climbed Ben Alder from the A9 in any number of days. Situated 19km from Dalwhinnie and 15km from Corrour railway station, it is commonly climbed in a two day expedition, usually including the neighbouring Munro of Beinn Bheoil. The route above describes the ascent via the Long Leachas - the neighbouring Short Leachas gives more sustained scrambling. I still didn’t know if I would make it to the summit in the day, so I set myself the turnaround time of 12:30 or 1pm depending on how I felt. Was that your second hill of the day……. It is the 25 th highest Munro and due to its remote location, is one of the less frequently visited. Ben Alder. This would be about 10 or 12 miles of walking one way, and I assumed I could possibly reach the summit in 6 or 7 hours. 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? All the walking routes up Ben Alder on Mud and Routes can be found below. Has anyone ridden along the shores of Loch Erich to/from Ben Alder cottage as an avoidance of the hikeabike? 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. Is the best route done via the Bealach Cumhann then Bealach Breabag with what looks like a horrendous hikeabike? 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. 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. And as a closing remark, I would implore you to go and explore this remote corner of Scotland. Link Removal . The 4th June (2016) looked to be a perfect day for the attempt. Culra bothy is closed due to the presence of asbestos so it is necessary to carry a tent and camp nearby. Doesn’t seem to come up too much. Is the best route done via the Bealach Cumhann then Bealach Breabag with what looks like a horrendous hikeabike? 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. Not nice to walk even. Er ist die höchste Erhebung in der weitgehend menschenleeren und entlegenen Region zwischen Loch Ossian und Loch Ericht nordöstlich des Rannoch Moor und zählt zu den Munros. Choose any of the 13 bus stops below to find updated real-time timetables and to see their route map. In the morning we made a quick detour to Bothy Bikes in Aviemore for much needed waterproof socks and then we were on the road to Laggan for a two day loop of Ben Alder. Stay in the bothy and climb the remaining Ben Alder 2 the next day, I biked back and drove home! Because of its remote situation, hill-walkers often camp or stay in the bothies nearby. Classic Ben Alder Loop Anti-clockwise. 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. Elevation and ascent statistics with customisable elevation graph. It was the shortest route, but it had an obstacle which I assumed put most people off from taking this route, mainly Loch Ericht. 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. 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. 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. They seemed very familiar with Ben Alder.. 11.50 – Maria at the top of Ben Alder * . The bit between Loch Pattick and Alder Cottage is really good though; great trail and superb scenery. There is one redeeming feature – about 300 yards of singletrack near the bottom of the glen. The magnificent Ben Alder Estate is located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. 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. Ben Alder is a summit in the region or range in Scotland. 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). 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. Other routes and challenges. You’ll pick up a well engineered hill track to Culra, even if it is broken by water bars. The classic route is a circuit from Culra bothy (closed at the time of writing) incorporating the Long Leachas ridge (easy Grade 1 scrambling, or Grade I in winter), Ben Alder, and Beinn Bheoil (1019m). Route map for 'Ben Alder Group' - a 54.6km walking route near Corrour, UK. 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. 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). Anybody done the Glengarry Forest loop? There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ben Alder Lodge, Lennoxtown by train, bus, taxi or car. It would be a big task but I felt it was possible. Getting in to the loch, I had a fair amount of apprehension, and it wasn’t until I got to the middle and looked down the length of the loch that I realised exactly what I was doing. 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. 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 - Routes If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Ben Alder is one of the most remote Munros. Uploaded by lawrenceway on Jan 29, 2018 Region: United Kingdom. This route takes walkers to Ben Alder’s summit via the Long Leachas ridge which involves some simple scrambling. We set off at about 7am and followed the path. Part and parcel of what is an epic ride, ye cannae be mincing round the Lochside and say you’ve done the Ben Alder circuit. There is nothing I can say on a posative note about the ball-ache of a push up. Dismiss, Viewing 23 posts - 1 through 23 (of 23 total), Premier Partners for Singletrack issues & exclusive subscriber perks, Metcheck MTB Weather Forecasts At A Glance, The Self Improvement Edition: Fresh Goods Friday 532, Singletrack Podcast – Where we try to unscramble what Brexit means for us, How A Singletrack Membership Can Save You From Polar Bears, Singletrack Issue 127 | Letting go and finding flow, This topic has 22 replies, 17 voices, and was last updated. Near the bothy we saw a few people heading for the hills in different directions, but soon we were on our own. Ice axe and crampons are required in snowy conditions. The Alder Trail is a highly challenging route, with considerable off-trail sections crossing Munros, suitable only for experienced backpackers in the Scottish Highlands. Alex Roddie answers the call of Ben Alder’s wildness in this ambitious long-distance trail between Fort William and Aviemore. Is the best route done via the Bealach Cumhann then Bealach Breabag with what looks like a horrendous hikeabike? From there there is a lovely long and gentle singletrack climb right up to a pass at 727 meteres. Route type: Other Total climb: 2,718.24 ft Distance: 25.63 km, 15.92 miles. Lots to encounter - high plateaus, lochans, ridges, fantastic views - all while bagging 6 Munros ! Munro’s: Aonach Beag (Alder), Beinn Bheoil, Beinn Eibhinn, Ben Alder, Carn Dearg (Loch Pattack), Geal-charn (Alder) Date walked: 06/05/2012. 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. Interstingly I have walked that bit a couple of times and found it no bother at all. I didn’t waste time in topping up the air, and so got straight back into the loch with slightly bigger waves than before, and tried not to think about the 150m of blackness below me. I knew that the best way to tackle Ben Alder would be to first take all my kit to the loch. Time taken: 13 hours. 2 users have logged this. The Route. About Ben Alder. We headed for Dalwhinnie railway station before unloading the bikes and embarking on a 53km ride around Ben Alder. I climbed the path upto 5167 7427 and headed for the Bheinn Bheoil ridge. Contrary to what people have said on some forums we […] It is getting to the time of year where the weather forecast and conditions on the ground are very important before getting the bike out for this sort of trip. Time taken: 13 hours. 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. Well, an inflatable dinghy, commonly called a pack raft, to be precise. I do agree though that the riding, taken in isolation, is generally good rather than exceptional. The top can be identified by the trig point. Premier Club Route map for 'Ben Alder' - a 2429.9km cycle route near Sant Joan de Labritja, ES. Ben Alder is 1148m above sea level, and is in the Fort William to Loch Ericht region. It took me 12 hours 39 minutes to complete this little challenge, and I believe I’m the only person to complete Ben Alder in a single day, on foot from the nearest road. Post Office, West Wemyss Burns Wynd, United Kingdom View full timetable Go to station. 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. The top can be identified by the trig point. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jocarda1/sets/72157600940047315/. Setting off for Ben Alder. Bike in to Culra bothy nr Culra lodge fm Dalwhinnie it takes about 1.5hrs, climb the hills the same day. 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. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. Overall I think this is the better route altghough, if you are travelling from the west you will save road miles via Gallovie. Distance: 52.7km (32.7 miles). 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. Logged Ascents. 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. 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. The hike up from the cottage is a serious ballache, or it was for me. 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 To find out if it would be possible to complete any of the routes in a single day on foot, I would first have to choose the best route. I’m still not entirely sure whether anyone has ever climbed Ben Alder … Even when I reached about 1000m, I still didn’t know if I would make it. On his first visit to Ben Alder Cottage in November 1963 Syd and his companion heard a series of “tappings, scratchings, footsteps and groans”. Since no one has previously documented any attempts, I had nothing to go by. 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. Total climb: 1,300m (4,265ft). 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. Home; Find route; Routes and Tracks. . 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. Cracking day out though: The topic ‘Ben Alder Circuit’ is closed to new replies. 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). Is the section by the Labhair rideable or an unremitting few klicks worth of bog? With my route chosen, I started to plan things in a little more detail with an Ordinance Survey map. I climbed the path upto 5167 7427 and headed for the Bheinn Bheoil ridge. Kenny Wilson makes it plain that this is a pyar epic route, there’s no ambiguity there at all in his write up. But you still have to do it. I would describe what I took with me in terms of kit as minimal. Ascent: 2400m. 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. It looks suspiciously like a bogfest! 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. The views must be superb – we didn’t bother with it because the mist was down. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. I loved this route, and that’s with ordinary weather with no great views, so I guess that makes me a fan. 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. I’ve got to Loch Ossian from Ben Alder cottage, but the long way round. Distance: 55 km. Most people get on their bikes to ride here in the month of April. Ben Alder has an awesome presence! How does this work? Introduction. It would be a big task but I felt it was possible. The Route . Crossing Data. Ben Alder Estate Dalwhinnie Inverness-shire PH19 1AE. Name: Ben Alder Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone with Whistleboards Location: Highland Postcode: PH191AD Route: Scotland ELR: HGL2 Distance: 58 miles 30 chains Individual risk rating: B (Very High) Collective risk rating: 6 (Moderate) Last assessment: November 2020 Next assessment due: February 2020 Types of trains: Passenger & Freight Choices are naturally limited in the mountains themselves – there are bothies en route (see below), but we rough-camped at a superb site below Ben Alder… Physically, despite not being able to easily walk today (the day after), I didn’t find the day too taxing, save for the final climb which was in 28 degree Celsius heat. There is no feedback for this climb. Find the right bike route for you through Crieff, where we've got 43 cycle routes to explore. Overview; Photos 1; Culra Couloir; McCooke's Gully ; 300m. This feature was first published in Trail magazine, November 2016. Route notes: Challenging navigation and steep ground on the descent to the bothy make this route a little more serious in winter than you might expect. Another one that wasn’t too keen on the Bealach Bawbag. It is the 25 th highest Munro and due to its remote location, is one of the less frequently visited. But in the mountains there are so many more possibilities. Help-Crag Map. 12.00 – Heading southwards along the ridge. 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. Use my current location. Ascent: 2400m. Ben Alder No ratings yet. But the above perspectives don’t look good. 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! 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. It is hard to stress the self-reliance demands in a situation like this, where you are now at the furthest point away from safety which is located somewhere behind two mountain ranges. 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. I ruled out the route to the North West from Moy due to the multiple mountains between the road and Ben Alder. Yes 6-7 kms of carrybike. Ben Alder. Detailed route description and map. I wasn’t sure if it would be best to descend to the North of Ben Alder or attempt to descend via the steep waterfall I had come up. I tried not to think about that, and instead, descended back into the clouds towards Loch Ericht. Into the mountains Ben Alder (Highland) weather. 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). Then comes the exciting bit. Thinking it might be better to do it June time. Classifieds Rules Take the Dalwhinnie exit off of the A9 and follow the road to the petrol station. Privacy Hide Search . What was truly taxing, and made this challenge easily one of the hardest things I’ve done however, was the psychological challenge. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. His enthusiasm and knowledge of the old Highland gave us the drive to press on with a new build. 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. Bike in to Culra bothy nr Culra lodge fm Dalwhinnie it takes about 1.5hrs, climb the hills the same day. Ticklists. Of course the return journey would have a lot more downhill, so I could complete this in a spritely 5 hours. Import Route; Create Route; or Sign up username or email password. Total climb: 1,300m (4,265ft). I decided to walk in, do the round of Munro’s and walk out in the one day. As you come over the saddle below Lancet edge before Bealach Cumhann look out for the remains of a Wellington Bomber. Login/cookie issues? 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. They choked a little when I said I’d walked from the A9. In reality, this would be left behind as a carrot to walk quickly back towards. Route map for 'Ben Alder' - a 2429.9km cycle route near Sant Joan de Labritja, ES. The route I opted for was from the North East (from Drumochter Summit on the A9). Walks up Ben Alder There are three roads which triangulate the mountain, but they are all around 10 miles away and lurking behind other mountain ranges. 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. 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