View of Ben Alder – Ben Alder Cottage Bothy loop from Ben Alder Cottage

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View of Ben Alder – Ben Alder Cottage Bothy loop from Ben Alder Cottage

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View of Ben Alder – Ben Alder Cottage Bothy loop from Ben Alder Cottage

07:13

23.4km

770m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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4.05 km

Loch a' Bhealach Bheithe

Lake

9.22 km

Ben Alder

Highlight • Summit

Ben Alder is big sprawling mountain with two fine ridges on the north side and a fine coire on the east side. Centre-piece of this area.

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10.4 km

Culra Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The bothy remains closed due to asbestos, but it is a stunning location. The building is open for emergency and at your own risk. It has three rooms with sleeping …

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13.6 km

View of Ben Alder

Highlight • Summit

23.3 km

Ben Alder Cottage Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Also known as 'McCook's Cottage', Ben Alder Cottage bothy is a brilliantly remote refuge, nestled between the peak of Ben Alder and Loch Ericht.

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23.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

460 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

9°C

5°C

94 %

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View of Ben Alder – Ben Alder Cottage Bothy loop from Ben Alder Cottage

Ben Alder

Culra Bothy

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Ben Alder Cottage Bothy

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