Ben Alder
Mountain Remote Scottish mountain known for large lochans
Remote Munro in the central Highlands, Ben Alder is a long outing for backpackers; routes pass lochs and bothies, appealing to multiday walkers seeking solitude and extended ridge travel.
How to Get to Ben Alder #
Common approaches start from Dalwhinnie or Corrour; access roads and tracks lead to established trailheads but plan for long, remote walking and limited services.
Tips for Visiting Ben Alder #
- Ben Alder is remote - plan for an overnight stay in nearby bothy or campsite if attempting routes that start far from the road.
- Check for winter avalanche conditions; the mountain's broad slopes can collect wind-blown snow.
- Use topographic maps and GPS for the long access routes; phone reception is patchy to non-existent in several sections.
Best Time to Visit Ben Alder #
Best in summer for access and safer conditions; winter travel requires mountaineering experience.
Weather & Climate near Ben Alder #
Ben Alder's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -3°C to 12°C. Heavy rainfall (2897 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (362 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (240 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (280 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (163 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (259 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (312 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (316 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (325 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
