Ben Alder: A Wild Camping Adventure

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A 10 mile walk from Dalwhinnie into the Ben Alder Estate to climb the 2 remote Munros Ben Alder and Beinn Bheòil. I found a camping spot at Culra Bothy and stayed for 2 nights.
The bothy has been closed for some time due to asbestos, although remains unlocked for use as an emergency shelter.
I made the decision to avoid the Long Leaches ridge and walked the route clockwise descending from Ben Alder down to Bealach Breabag where a path leads down from the bealach to a small Loch. This made for a longer route.
Another fantastic trip in a stunning area.
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My videos are not intended to be an exact guide to any hill, mountain or low level walk featured in the video. I don’t cover every aspect of the route, terrain or difficulties.
Please refer to walkhighlands.co.uk or the book by the SMC, The Munros - Hillwalking Guide, for detailed walk descriptions.
Stay safe out there and enjoy! 😊

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@45ltr Год назад

Cycled in twice and camped , almost lost my tent in the wind ,incidents like that gives me memories of the place , great vid 👍

@LindaOutdoors Год назад

One of my favourite trips. Thanks for watching. 👍

@robertwright4651 2 года назад

Great video Linda weather was on your side ☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

It certainly was, thanks Robert. 👍

@richardmichael1445 2 года назад

Lovely views. Great stuff. I must go there in May when I'm in the area. Thank you. 👣👣👣👣

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

It’s stunning, thanks Richard. 👍

@Jennifer.4 2 года назад

Fantastic, what a great walk beautiful views. I think you made the right decision about not doing the ridge.

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Jennifer. 👍

@davidroberts569 Год назад

Fantastic film Linda. Well done again 👍

@LindaOutdoors Год назад

Thank you. 👍

@MarkoRicho 3 месяца назад

Great video Linda, thanks v much 👍

@LindaOutdoors 3 месяца назад

You’re welcome, thanks for watching. 🙏

@andrewmatley7688 Год назад

just like to say thank you Linda great mountain range your video gave me a massive lift today not a good day at work.

@LindaOutdoors Год назад

Glad you’re enjoying the videos. Nothing like a bit of mountain therapy to take your mind off work. Hope tomorrow’s a better day. 👍

@andrewmatley7688 Год назад

@@LindaOutdoors Thank you very much.

@OUTDOORALLY 2 года назад

Looked like a great wee adventure 👍🏻🏕

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

It was fantastic, loved camping there. Thanks for watching. 👍

@hamshanksproductions7161 2 года назад

Lovely. Great stuff. Regards

@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 2 года назад

Top tip..always a little more water than you think... don't turn it into soup though lol 🙂 That's trips a mission, super effort and nicely filmed Linda. Take care, Lisa & Dave

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks for advice. Unfortunately I’ve already done the soup trick! 😂 Mushroom pasta soup…really hard to eat with a camping spoon. Thanks for watching too. 👍

@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 2 года назад

@@LindaOutdoors haha 😂

@kevinmclean4603 2 года назад

Fantastic views good video again

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Kevin. 👍

@ootnboots 2 года назад

Good stuff Linda, i camped on the very same spot when i done these two a few years back. Nice one ..cheers Stevie

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Stevie. 👍

@yasminshikingmission Год назад

This looked amazing thanks for sharing 😊 how stunning were those views!

@LindaOutdoors Год назад

Thank you. 👍 The views are hard to beat! 😍

@Tardyrover Год назад

wow! you make very good videos, as good as I've seen on the ent, Scotland is a beautiful area! thanks

@Tardyrover Год назад

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@LindaOutdoors Год назад

Thanks again. Praise indeed. 👍

@petemcgowan2828 2 года назад

What a great video. Deserves more views, and the video actually gave me some answers to some questions i had in mind about Ben Alder as i am planning to do it soon. Smashing video, loved it.

@petemcgowan2828 2 года назад

ps, subbed .

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks so much Pete, glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful & thanks for the sub. Really enjoyed the whole trip, fantastic hills. 👍

@IanTupmanOutdoors 2 года назад

A grand wee trip and nicely filmed and edited. Taking a look at your route options on Google Earth often provides good information Linda but if you're in any doubt it's always best to err on the side of caution as you did

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Leaves a good excuse to go back and do the ridge Ian. Thanks for watching. 👍🙏

@DaveCollierCamping 2 года назад

Awesome video

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Dave. 👍

@brianbathgate4944 5 месяцев назад

Excellent video - have a sub :). Looks wonderful - Im hoping to bike around Ben Alder next weekend - weather permitting

@LindaOutdoors 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Brian. Enjoy, it’s a fantastic area. Hope you get good weather. 👍

@nickname6747 2 года назад

Yet to do these - your video captured the route and terrain so well. Thanks for uploading.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Nick, hope you enjoy them! Stunning area. Thanks for watching. 👍

@timothyewart8160 2 года назад

Funnily enough I was up there ten days before your trip, even camped in almost the same spot and like you we had the place to ourselves.- 5° both night’s so it was a chilly one. We did the ridge you were pondering over in wonderful winter conditions but I’d say you made the right call given that you were on your own and you didn’t know how tricky it might be. As it happens I’m sure you’d have been fine but better safe than sorry. Interesting to see how much snow melt there had been in those ten day’s. We sat by Ben Alder summit cairn for lunch and there was tons of snow. You were lucky to have such a beautiful day and your filming reflects how stunning it is up there. I very much enjoyed your video and it brought it all back to me. Lovely! Cheers Tim

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks so much Tim. I was patiently waiting on the right weather/conditions for my trip. Snow was a concern being on my own so I was glad most of it was gone. I enjoyed it so much there I might go back & do the ridge! Thanks for watching. 🙏

@andy-astro 2 года назад

Nice adventure Linda. Stunning day with the fluffy broken clouds. Lovely, cheers. 👍

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Andy. 👍

@davidcryle1190 2 года назад

Thanks so much for putting in the effort of recording you're trip Linda. My introduction to bothying was Ben Alder Cottage and Culra, good effort. A mountain bike would've been a big help. 🙂

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks David. I do have a mountain bike but I’m not great on it, much safer for me on foot! 😂

@grahamhaines9931 2 года назад

Shame about the Bothy been closed. I’ve stayed there a couple of times in the past - it’s a great Bothy. When we last climbed Ben Alder, we went up the short Leacheas ridge which was fine. I don’t think you would have had a problem on the other ridge. Thanks for sharing!

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Graham, it is a shame about the bothy. Might go back and do the ridge one day. 👍

@Matthew-wc8dl 2 года назад

Great area. I was there a few weeks ago, walking across the Fara and camped outside Culra bothy. It is closed due to Abestos but the doors are open in case it is needed in an emergency just if anyone is in the area and needs something in an emergency.

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

I read that Matthew, reassuring to have some shelter nearby in case needed! 👍

@PAADVENTURES1 2 года назад

great wee trip Linda! Frank and I are planning on doing these munros and it's good to see what it's all about. lovely views and some good decision making! better being safe on your own. cheers again and thanks for sharing! Paul

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Paul, check out Summit with Stevie’s video too (if you haven’t already), his walk description of these 2 is really good! 👍

@Professionalmoochers 2 года назад

What a beautiful landscape! Great video 👌🏼

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks 🙏 so much. 👍

@ronniemathieson17 2 года назад

Excellent video Linda. That looked a brilliant trip with stunning views. 👌 I think you made the right decision regarding your route. Well done 👍

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Ronnie, really enjoyed my trip. 👍

@mountainallan7470 2 года назад

Another super video Linda, keep 'em coming. It's not often you see on YT the long walk in but that's the way I'll be doing it when I get around to it. And your honesty about route choice dilemmas when out solo - Long Leachas or not - I'm sure will ring a bell with many. Looks like you had a great time anyway. Cheers!

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks, definitely the right choice. Thanks for watching. 👍

@Kev_Russ 2 года назад

Great video Linda, looked good oan the big telly. 📺 Two fantastic hills with 2 wild camps. Cannae beat it. 👌

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Kev! Really enjoyed the wild camping bit! 👍

@AndyOB 2 года назад

Nice one Linda.Have the 6 in there still to do and had looked out these 2 to do 1st.The tracks and paths look good as i will be taking my bike with me.Glad u went with ur instincts on which way to go as there is nothing worse than having an element of doubt/fear to follow u when out solo.😀👍

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Andy, I bottled it! Right decision though. Great paths for a bike, no difficulties. 👍

@steveflett8379 2 года назад

That looked like an awesome trip 😀 you scored with the weather 😎 definitely on my to do list 👍

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Steve, really enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. 👍

@craig3401 2 года назад

Looks a stunning place great camp spot.try putting your food pouch inside an insulated bag it keeps it hotter for longer giving it more time to let the pasta rehydrate Lucy at quint craft does good 1s

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Craig, will have a look at that. Thanks for watching. 👍

@madcat1007 2 года назад

All those dehydrated meals are disgusting. Dunno how anyone eats them. Fab video as usual!!

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks so much. When you’re hungry they do fill a hole but yeah, I agree most aren’t great. 🙁

@thelifeofbrian282 2 года назад

Great video Linda 📹 it's a bit of a trek in just to reach the 🏔 so made sense to wildcamp ⛺ how do you find MSR ? I have just purchased the MSR Elixir 1 so looking forward to doing a few more wildcamps ⛺ I can understand why you might be a bit nervous about the snowy ridge on your own 😨 I would have been the same ! Fantastic shot of the plane 🛩 at the end 👌 brilliant Linda atb Brian 👍

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Brian. I really like the MSR, loads of room in the 2 man & really easy to put up! 👍

@brianmcbain6997 2 года назад

Enjoyed this. Regarding the Long Leachas I understand your trepidation esp being solo. When I done it I thought-is that it? And I am by no means comfortable with exposure. You mentioned you have done the other 4 in the area. Did you do the Lancet Edge and if so how did you find it as I have still to do this? Best wishes. Brian

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Brian, no Lancet Edge. We walked up the Glen from Loch Ossian towards Culra & headed up towards Carn Dearg 1st then a straightforward walk back along the other 3 Munros to the start point. 👍

@brianmcbain6997 2 года назад

@@LindaOutdoors Yes,I remembered just after I posted you mentioned it in your report. Also did the 3 from Corrour. The 4th looked so close but we might have missed the train so had to leave it for another day which hasn’t happened yet.

@jenniferpayne250 2 года назад

Really enjoyed this. How heavy is your full pack?

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Jennifer. It was 10.5 kg before adding water & lunch for the next day. I only carried 1 litre of fluid so prob 12 kg at most. Thanks for watching. 👍

@richdavies7932 2 года назад

The view to Sgor Iutharn (Pointy one) looks great from your tent. Always meant to do it but never made it when visiting the munros in this area. It is a long walk back to the road, well done on carrying all the gear. Any ideas how much you carried?

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

It weighed about 10.5 kg before water & lunch for the following day so prob about 11.5-12 kg. I’ve tried hard to cut down on weight but you still need to pack plenty of layers! 🥶

@euansmith5885 2 года назад

Great video Linda. I'm just starting on my Munro adventures. Do you leave your tent pitched when you go exploring and if so have you ever had any issues with gear getting stolen?

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

I always leave my tent pitched & so far nothing stolen. It has crossed my mind though as it would cost a lot to replace all the gear. I guess it’s a risk you take. Thanks for watching & good luck with the Munros! 👍

@euansmith5885 2 года назад

@@LindaOutdoors thanks. Great advice and keep making the videos 👍

@jdunn101ify 2 года назад

Did you have to detour down 1km to cross the railway line?

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

I did but I’ve heard others have climbed over the locked gate. Not so easy if you have a bike. 👍

@jdunn101ify 2 года назад

@@LindaOutdoors yeah considering options for a trip later in year down that way!

@ashleyhoward8926 Год назад

Exemplary !

@LindaOutdoors Год назад

Thank you. 👍

@DAoutdoors 2 года назад

Lovely video Linda. And you did right not tackling the ridge. If you feel something doesn't look safe then it's probably not. It's never worth taking the risk. Thanks for sharing your adventure again.

@LindaOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks Dave, the ridge did look a bit daunting! 👍