Home   Glossary

Ben Aden

Corbett
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
887 m (2910 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NM89929864
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
38 of 222 Corbetts
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Mountain of the face
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  33   Loch Alsh, Glen Shiel & Loch Hourn
  40   Mallaig & Glenfinnan, Loch Shiel
 

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Ben Aden and Sgurr a'Choire-bheithe (Corbett) are two remote Corbetts in the Rough Bounds of Knoydart and tend to be climbed together. The possible approaches are a long walk in from Kinloch Hourn, or by boat to Inverie and another long walk so be prepared to stay one or more nights.

By either route you will find yourself faced with unbridged river crossings. Accessing these hills is a serious undertaking requiring good judgement and careful navigation.

These are rough craggy hills which are seldom climbed and you may have to select your own route through the rocks and crags. However with good route selection you should not face more than minor scrambling.

Hazards you may encounter on Ben Aden include
 Unbridged River to cross.
 Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Scrambling (minor), easy hand and footholds.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Ben Aden

Ben Aden viewed from the south ridge of Sgurr nan Coireachan, November 2008.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

The impressive S face of Ben Aden from the Meall Buidhe / Luinne Bheinn circuit, September 2010

© Adam Rixon
Image by Adam Rixon

Ben Aden from Garbh Chioch Mhor, with Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe in shadow and Beinn Sgritheall beyond; 12th May 2010.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Ben aden with its Munro neighbour Sgurr na Ciche to the right

© Atlas Keir
Image by Atlas Keir
View All 9 Images for Ben Aden

A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ladhar Bheinn
by Metcheck
Ben Aden Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
We currently have no
sponsored accommodation listings for this area.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Ben Aden.

Click on the route title to load the full content for that route.

  Routes that include Ben Aden
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 3195 m 41.17 km 14 hrs Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe and Ben Aden  A serious expedition to two remote peaks, which will require at least one night overnight stay. These are very rocky hills and careful route selection plus some scrambling will be required. See mountain descriptions for more detail. Not Yet Rated 
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Ben Aden

  Baggers Gallery for Ben Aden

Ben Aden from River Cannoch 14th June 2015

© Oliver Bartrum
Image by Oliver Bartrum

Kevin Yancouskie,Myself and David Peden summit Ben Aden 26/08/2014. A perfect day weather wise that allowed us to sail up Loch Quoich on a small boat.

© John Donnelly
Image by John Donnelly
 
The logging section stores any entries for Ben Aden in your own log. From here you can
  1. Add a route log entry that includes this mountain
  2. Write a full account of your route including photos
  3. Edit an existing log entry including uploading a GPX file or add a photo
  4. Delete your log entry
  Logging
Your Route Log
You need to be a member to have a route log.
Recently Climbed By
None shared in the last 12 months

If a member has uploaded a tracklog as part of their personal route log and opted to share it then it will be presented here.

You can view a members route overlayed on an online map or download the KMZ file for use in Google Earth.

 Shared Members Track Logs
 
Ben Aden and Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe
by David McSporran

Post a few words about Ben Aden or read what others have had to say.

 Comments
 
There are currently no comments for this Mountain.
 

A full written account of a climb submitted by our members.

You can prepare your own write up by first making an entry in your route log and then visiting the logging section above.

  Route Write-Ups
There are no Route Write-Ups submitted for Ben Aden
 
Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Contact Us