Ben Alder Raid 
About the Ben Alder Raid
A pleasant undulating trek in and out of a fine wild area, with 2 days in between to capture Carn Dearg, Aonach Beag, Beinn Eibhinn, Beinn Bheoil and Ben Alder.
Backpacking and wild camping are required.
Download the Ben Alder Raid equipment list.
Book Your Ben Alder Raid walking holiday
Sorry - We have no further availability on this holiday in 2010. Dates for 2011 will be available in December.
If you have a small group and would like to do this holiday privately or are interested in this holiday for next year please contact us.
Ben Alder Raid Backpacking Trip - What's Included?
Your walking holiday includes:
- 4 walking days
- 3 nights wild camping
- Tents, stoves, gas and pots are provided.
- Food for all meals
- Transport from and back to Stirling
- Qualified leader
Group size:
- Minimum Number:
- 4
- Maximum number per leader:
- 8
Ben Alder Raid Brief Itinerary:
Meet at Stirling station: 09:45
Return: 17:00
Day 1: Equipment checking and distribution at C~N~Do office. After sorting out gear from the store, travel by mini-bus to Dalwhinnie. Walk down along Loch Ericht towards Loch Pattack and on past Culra Lodge to find a camping place somewhere. (~10ml / 16km with ~200m ascent).
Days 2 & 3: Weather factors may determine what is done on which day:- Ben Alder and Beinn Bheoil (8mls / 12km, ~1000m ascent) Carn Dearg, Geal Charn, Aonach Beag, Beinn Eibhinn (10mls / 16km, ~1200m ascent)
Day 4: Pack up and return to Dalwhinnie and then to Stirling arriving about 17:00. (~10ml / 16km, ~100m ascent).
Fitness Levels
Due to the remote nature of this trip and lack of easy escape routes, participants should ensure that they have a high enough level of fitness to enable them to complete at least the linear parts of this holiday in full. The ability to carry 30-35lbs is essential.
Recommended Reading
To get the most from your walking holiday or course you may wish to do some background reading prior to departure.
Books which you may find informative are:
- The High Mountains of Britain and Ireland by Irvine Butterfield
Maps which you may find informative are:
Wilderness Mountains
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