Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 1,148 m · 3,766 ft
- Drop
- 783 m
- Grid ref
- NN 496 718
- Region
- Lochaber & Ben Nevis
- Range
- Loch Treig to Loch Ericht
- County
- Highland
Summit: Trig point.
Ben Alder is a Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis, 1,148 m (3,766 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Ben Alder from Dalwhinnie station, is 44.4 km with 1,350 m of ascent and takes 12 to 16.5 hours.
Routes up Ben Alder
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Alder from Dalwhinnie station Shortest Least climb | 44.4 km | 1,350 m | 12–16.5 h | Hard | 3/5 | Dalwhinnie station |
| Ben Alder and Beinn Bheoil from Dalwhinnie | 47.9 km | 1,790 m | 14–19 h | Hard | 3/5 | Dalwhinnie station |
Ben Alder on its own (1)
Rounds that include Ben Alder (1)
Map
Summit at NN 496 718 (56.8138, -4.4651). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Ben Alder
- How high is Ben Alder?
- Ben Alder is 1,148 m (3,766 ft) high, a Munro in Lochaber & Ben Nevis. The summit is at grid reference NN 496 718.
- How long does it take to climb Ben Alder?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Ben Alder from Dalwhinnie station, takes 12 to 16.5 hours: 44.4 km with 1,350 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Ben Alder?
- The route with the least climbing is Ben Alder from Dalwhinnie station, starting from Dalwhinnie station (NN 634 848): 44.4 km and 1,350 m of ascent, graded hard.
- Is there deer stalking on Ben Alder?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.