Ben Alder
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| Ben Alder | |
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 Ben Alder seen from near Culra bothy to the east |
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| Elevation | 1148 m (3765 ft) |
| Location | Highlands, Scotland |
| Prominence | 783 m |
| OS grid reference | NN496718 |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Translation | Hill of rock and water (Scottish Gaelic) |
Ben Alder is the highest mountain in the remote area of the Scotish 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. It is the 25th highest Munro, and due to its remote location, one of the less frequently visited. Situated 19 km from Dalwhinnie and 15 km from Corrour railway station, it is commonly climbed in a two day expedition, usually taking in its lower neighbour, Beinn Bheoil. There are two bothies near to the mountain: Culra Lodge to the north and Ben Alder Cottage to the south, both potentially providing shelter for walkers in the area. Ben Alder Cottage is reputed to be haunted by the ghost of a ghillie who hung himself from the rafters.
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- [1] - Mentions ghost of Ben Alder Cottage
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