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The scheduled walk is to Ben Alder and Beinn Bheoil from Dalwhinnie.
Bikes will be needed for the first part of the route. We cycle down a good vehicle track alongside Loch Ericht for the first part of the route,
past Ben Alder Lodge and down towards Loch Pattack. The vehicle track is left just a short distance before Loch Pattack. The distance to here
is about 11.5km. From here a footpath goes south to Culra Bothy, about 3.5km further on. It is possible to cycle along this part of the track
and the following walking distances assume that we take the bikes as far as the footbridge near the bothy.
The attached route to Ben Alder goes via the Long Leachas. Total distance of a circuit including Ben Alder and Beinn Bheoil is about 15.5km
and 1060m of ascent. This should take 7 – 7.5 hours.
There is ann alternative walk which may appeal to some and can be considered depending on numbers. This walk also includes two Munros, namely
Geal Charn and Carn Dearg via the attractive Lancet Edge. Total distance is about 13.5km and 1010m of ascent, so should take a broadly similar
amount of time as Ben Alder.
See Ben Alder route
See Geal Charn - Carn Dearg route
As the level crossing at Dalwhinnie is closed, it is no longer advantageous to park up at the station. The route under the railway is about
a mile before this, at the filling station. Parking on the road is difficult but I have seen reports on Walk Highlands that you can park
at the filling station for a fee of £3.
Meet at the Myre as usual at 7am. Alternatively, meet at Dalwhinnie at 8.45am.
Please let me know if you are coming and where you will meet us.
Ray Campbell, Meet Secretary
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Details to follow.
Details to follow.
Now fully booked. Camping places still available.
Knoydart Foundation Bunkhouse, Fri 20th to Mon 23rd June 2025 - 3 nights for £90pp (£30pppn). (26 places available)
Details can be found at Knoydart Bunkhouse.
If you wish to book a camping place on this weekend, please let Ian know.
Latest Mountaineering Scotland guidelines can be found here.
An online tool provided by Mountaineering Scotland. See here.
Now delayed until ??
You are able to order embroidered/printed clothing from AQUARIAN EMBROIDERY – a local business run by Debbie and Brian
– ex members and friends of the club. Many of our members can be seen sporting, fleeces, hoodies, polo shirts, t-shirts, boot bags with the FDHWC
logo embroidered/printed on. Ask for the special 60th anniversary logo!
We would ask you to contact Debbie and Brian directly (aquarianembroidery@yahoo.com)to discuss and
place your order. You can have a look at the merchandise available, and prices, on
their website
