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Dalwhinnie

Ben Alder circuit from Dalwhinnie

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Dalwhinnie

Ben Alder circuit from Dalwhinnie

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2.0

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20

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Ben Alder circuit from Dalwhinnie

05:04

56.0km

990m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Cairngorms National Park

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1.64 km

Loch Ericht Gravel Road

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This gravel road is commonly used as an approach to riding around Ben Alder or as a part of a journey towards Ardverikie Estate. In good weather you can see …

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29.6 km

Ben Alder Cottage Bothy

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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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39.0 km

Singletrack by Culra Lodge

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Wild, remote and enjoyable single track passes the now disused Culra Lodge Bothy on the opposite side of the Allt a' Chaoil-rèidhe. Fantastic views of the Ben Alder and neighbouring Munros lie at the head of the valley.

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56.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

24.5 km

1.46 km

172 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

10.9 km

8.80 km

210 m

172 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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