Scottish Munro

Ben Alder

1148 m

Summit details for Ben Alder, with the nearest shelters listed from Howff's bothy records.

Height
1148 m
Latitude
56.81381
Longitude
-4.46510
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Official mountain conditions

Met Office North Grampian mountain forecast Forecast area SAIS Scottish avalanche reports Outside mapped area

These links are matched to broad official forecast areas, not this exact summit. Howff does not import a live avalanche rating. Check issue and valid times on the official page. Area coverage reviewed 2026-07-25.

Nearest bothies

  1. Ben Alder Cottage

  2. Culra

  3. Staoineag

  4. Lairig Leacach

  5. Loch Chiarain

Distances are straight-line measurements from the summit, not walking routes. Check access, terrain, weather and each shelter's current status before travelling.