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Central Highlands, Ben Alder Routes 2, 4 or 6 Munros Circuit from Dalwhinnie

Central Highlands, Ben Alder 6 Munros Circuit from Dalwhinnie

Scotland

🚲 Bike and Hike: ✅

🏕️ Camp: lots of areas to camp

💧 Water: river running through valley

🏊 Cold Water: river and lochin

🏡 Bothy: Ben Alder Bothy Culra

Route Description:

From Dalwhinnie, follow estate tracks and moorland paths southwest toward the base of Ben Alder. Ascend steep slopes to reach the first Munro of the circuit, then continue along connecting ridges to tackle the remaining five summits in a clockwise loop, including peaks such as An Socach and Beinn Bheoil. The terrain is a mix of open moorland, steep grassy slopes, and rocky ridges. The route offers expansive views across Loch Ericht, Loch Laggan, and surrounding Highland mountains. Return to Dalwhinnie by retracing the final ridge and following estate tracks back to the village.

34 miles, 9 hours - 2 days, 6 Munros

(Munro) Carn Dearg 1034 meters

Lat, Long 56.854921, -4.454983

OS Grid Ref NN504764

(Munro) Geal-charn 1132 meters

Lat, Long 56.837626, -4.511237

OS Grid Ref NN469746

(Munro) Aonach Beag 1118 meters

Lat, Long 56.832741, -4.530583

OS Grid Ref NN457741

(Munro) Beinn Eibhinn 1102 meters

Lat, Long 56.825295, -4.543194

OS Grid Ref NN449733

(Munro) Ben Alder 1148 meters

Lat, Long 56.813377, -4.465373

OS Grid Ref NN496718

(Munro) Beinn Bheoil 1019 meters

Lat, Long 56.813121, -4.432586

OS Grid Ref NN516717

34 miles, 9 hours - 2 days, 6 Munros

bog***
hike**

no deer stalking

Aonach Beag: Four Munros from Dalwhinnie